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delinquency

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/

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lawbreaking by young people

青少年违法行为

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The program aims to reduce juvenile delinquency.
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这个项目旨在减少青少年违法行为。
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/

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