moan
UK/mәun/US
GREC2
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 Englishmoanother
=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.