delinquency

di'liŋkwәnsi

雅思GRE

n. nonpayment of a debt when due
n. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
n. an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

n. 行为不良, 失职
[经] 毁约, 怠工, 旷职

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

delinquency 由词根 delinquent（不法行为者）和后缀 -cy（表示状态或性质）构成，表示“不法行为的状态”。

例句

1. Many young people turn to delinquency when they lack support from their families.

许多年轻人在缺乏家庭支持时会走向违法行为。

2. The school implemented a new program to reduce delinquency among students.

学校实施了一项新计划，以减少学生中的违法行为。

3. Community centers offer activities to prevent juvenile delinquency.

社区中心提供活动以预防青少年犯罪。