Juvenile

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What Does Juvenile Mean?

  • 青少年
  • 未成年人
  • 幼稚的

Juvenile Pronunciation

/ˈdʒuː.vən.aɪl/

Juvenile Definition

noun

Definition

A young person or animal, especially one who is not yet an adult.

In ZH

一个年轻人或动物，特别是尚未成年的。

How to Use Juvenile in a Sentence

  • The juvenile was released back into the wild after rehabilitation.
  • Juveniles often face different legal consequences than adults.
  • A juvenile delinquent is someone under 18 who commits a crime.
  • The zoo has a special program for juvenile animals.
  • In some regions, juvenile crime rates have decreased significantly.
adjective

Definition

Relating to young people or animals; immature or childish.

In ZH

与年轻人或动物有关；不成熟或幼稚。

How to Use Juvenile in a Sentence

  • The juvenile behavior of the group was concerning to the teachers.
  • She enjoys reading juvenile literature aimed at younger audiences.
  • Juvenile jokes often don’t have the same appeal to adults.
  • The juvenile stage of the frog is quite different from the adult form.
  • His juvenile attitude made it difficult for him to be taken seriously.

Synonyms for Juvenile