delinquentKK [dɪˋlɪŋkwənt] /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/名詞1少年犯、不良少年、違法者The program helps young delinquents return to school and find work.這個計畫幫助少年犯重返校園並找到工作。形容詞1逾期未付的、拖欠的金融Your account is now ninety days delinquent on payments.您的帳戶已經逾期未繳款九十天。2行為不良的、犯法的Delinquent behavior at school often points to problems at home.在學校的不良行為往往反映出家庭有問題。3怠忽的、有過失的正式The inspector was delinquent in reporting the safety violations.檢查員怠忽職守,未通報這些安全違規事項。