
好词典

源自中古英语 'compleinen',来自古法语 'complaindre',意为'表达悲伤或不满',最终源自拉丁语 'complangere'(com- '一起' + plangere '哀悼')。
❶ 表达不满或抱怨,通常因为对某事感到不高兴或不满意。可以是口头或书面的形式。
“She complained to the manager about the poor service.”
(她向经理投诉了糟糕的服务。)
“He always complains that his job is too stressful.”
(他总是抱怨工作压力太大。)
complain about — 对某事或某人表达不满,通常指出具体的问题或原因。
“She complained about the noise from the construction site.”
(她抱怨建筑工地的噪音。)
complain to — 向某人或某机构正式表达不满或投诉。
“He decided to complain to the authorities about the unfair treatment.”
(他决定向当局投诉不公平的待遇。)