whine
🇬🇧 UK/hwain/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound; to complain in a peevish or self-pitying way.
发出哀鸣声;抱怨,哭诉
n.
A long, high-pitched cry or sound; a peevish complaint.
哀鸣声;抱怨声,哭诉
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishwhineother
=whine
Common Collocations
- 1.whine about抱怨
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dog began to whine at the door because it wanted to go outside.
- 2.
Stop whining about the difficult assignment and start working on it.
- 3.
The machine's motor emits a high-pitched whine when it operates.