
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)