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whined

UK //waɪnd//US //waɪnd//

词源

源自古英语 'hwīnan'(意为发出嗡嗡声或呼啸声),与古诺尔斯语 'hvīna'(尖叫)同源。

verb

❶ 发出高音调的抱怨声或哀鸣,通常指人或动物因不满、痛苦或撒娇而发出的声音。

“The dog whined at the door, wanting to go outside.”

(狗在门口呜呜叫,想出去。)

“She whined about having to do her homework.”

(她抱怨不得不做作业。)

同义词:complained, moaned, grumbled, whimpered, fussed

常见短语

whined about — 对某事不停地抱怨或发牢骚,通常带有令人厌烦的语气。

“He whined about the weather all day long.”

(他一整天都在抱怨天气。)

whined to — 向某人抱怨或诉苦,通常是为了获得同情或满足需求。

“The puppy whined to its owner for more treats.”

(小狗向主人呜呜叫,想要更多零食。)