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complain

UK/kәm'plein/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLA2

Definitions

v.

To express dissatisfaction, pain, or annoyance; to make a formal accusation or protest

抱怨,投诉;控诉,提出正式申诉

Root Breakdown

Native English
comtogether, with
+
plainother
=complain

Common Collocations

  • 1.complain about抱怨
  • 2.complain to向...投诉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Several customers came to complain about the poor quality of the service they received.

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