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 English
whineother
=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.

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