Delinquency
01
犯罪, 青少年犯罪
a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person
例子
Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.
少年犯罪指的是未成年人非法或反社会的行为，常常导致少年司法系统的干预。
The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens.
青少年犯罪的增加促使社区制定了更多旨在早期干预和支持高危青少年的计划。
02
a habit of negligence
例子
His delinquency in completing assignments frustrated his teachers.
The report highlighted delinquency in workplace safety practices.
03
failure to pay a debt when it is due
例子
The bank charged fees for delinquency on the loan.
Mortgage delinquency can lead to foreclosure.
