| 单词 | delinquent |
| 释义 | delinquent (once / 1495 pages) nadj The adjective delinquent describes something that is past due or people who are negligent in doing their duty. If you are delinquent in paying your delinquent library fines, you won't be able to check out any more books. You may have heard the term juvenile delinquent, which refers to a young (juvenile) person who gets in trouble, often with the law, but people of any age can be delinquent. A delinquent landlord is one who doesn't make repairs. A delinquent tenant is one who does not pay his rent. WORD FAMILYdelinquent: delinquency, delinquents+/delinquency: delinquencies USAGE EXAMPLESCongress considered bills to prevent the IRS from hiring or retaining people delinquent in their tax payments. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Others refused to discuss helping a borrower until they were 90 days delinquent. Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) Real estate taxes hold super priority lien status above all other claims, and the delinquent taxes accrue interest at 14 percent. Washington Times(Dec 26, 2016) 1n a young offender Syn|Hyper juvenile delinquent offender, wrongdoer a person who transgresses moral or civil law 2adj failing in what duty requires derelict (or delinquent) in his duty Syn derelict, neglectful, remiss negligent characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern 3adj guilty of a misdeed delinquent minors Syn guilty responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act 4adj past due; not paid at the scheduled time a delinquent account Syn overdue due owed and payable immediately or on demand |
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