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单词 whine
释义
whine
(hwn )
Word forms: whines , whining , whined
1. verb
If something or someone whines, they make a long, high-pitched noise, especially one which sounds sad or unpleasant.
He could hear her dog barking and whining in the background. [VERB]
The engines whined. [VERB]
Synonyms: cry, sob, wail, whimper  
Whine is also a noun.
...the whine of air-raid sirens. [+ of]
2. verb
If you say that someone is whining, you mean that they are complaining in an annoying way about something unimportant. [disapproval]
They come to me to whine about their troubles. [VERB + about]
...children who whine that they are bored. [VERB that]
'Why can't you tell me?' I whined. [VERB with quote]
It's just a scratch. Stop whining. [VERB]
...a pleading, whining voice. [VERB-ing]
Translations:
Chinese: 哀鸣
Japanese: 哀訴するような声で泣く
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