English Dictionary

delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

adj

Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan. / Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense

He was a delinquent teenager who often got into trouble with the law.

意味（1）

Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.

Fred is delinquent in making his car payment.

意味（2）

Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense