a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people

juvenile delinquents 青少年罪犯

illegal or not acceptable, or behaving in a way that is illegal or not acceptable

They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people. 他们正在研究青少年违法行为的产生原因。

delinquent teenagers 少年犯

late (in paying money owed)

She has been delinquent in paying her taxes. 她一直没有按时纳税。