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moan

🇬🇧 UK/mәun/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To make a low sound expressing pain, sorrow, or pleasure; to complain or grumble

呻吟；抱怨，发牢骚

n.

A low, mournful sound expressing pain, sorrow, or pleasure

呻吟声；悲叹声

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
moanother
=moan

Common Collocations

  • 1.moan of pain痛苦的呻吟
  • 2.moan and groan抱怨连连
  • 3.moan about sth对…抱怨

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He let out a [moan] of pain when the doctor examined his injury.

  • 2.

    Don't [moan] about the weather; just enjoy the day anyway.

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