whine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
动词
1.
呜咽, 抱怨, 发牢骚
to make a long, high-pitched, complaining cry or sound
示例:
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The dog started to whine when it heard the thunder.
狗听到雷声开始呜咽。
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The old engine began to whine as it struggled to start.
旧引擎启动困难，开始发出呜呜声。
2.
抱怨, 发牢骚
to complain in a high-pitched, irritating tone
示例:
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The children started to whine about being bored.
孩子们开始抱怨无聊。
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He's always whining about how much work he has.
他总是抱怨工作太多。
名词
1.
呜咽声, 抱怨, 牢骚
a long, high-pitched, complaining sound or cry
示例:
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We heard the faint whine of a dog in the distance.
我们听到远处传来狗的微弱呜咽声。
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The constant whine of the machinery was annoying.
机器持续不断的呜呜声很烦人。
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