
好词典

源自古英语 'mānian'(抱怨),与古高地德语 'meinen'(意指)同源,最初可能模仿痛苦或不满的声音。
❶ 发出低沉、痛苦或不满的声音,通常因为身体不适、疼痛或情绪低落。
“He moans in pain after the surgery.”
(手术后他痛苦地呻吟着。)
“The wind moans through the trees on a stormy night.”
(暴风雨的夜晚,风在树间呜咽。)
❶ 表示痛苦、悲伤或不满的低沉声音,可能是身体或情感上的表达。
“We could hear the moans of the injured soldiers.”
(我们能听到受伤士兵的呻吟声。)
“Her moans of disappointment were clearly heard.”
(她失望的叹息声清晰可闻。)
moan and groan — 持续抱怨或发牢骚,通常指对小事过度表达不满。
“Stop moaning and groaning about the homework and just do it.”
(别对作业抱怨个不停,赶紧完成它。)