complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ verb complains; complained; complaining
complains; complained; complaining
Learner's definition of COMPLAIN
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[no object] : to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something抱怨;发牢骚;诉苦 -
He works hard but he never complains.他工作努力,但从不抱怨。
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If you're unhappy with the service, you should complain to the manager.如果你对服务不满意,应该向经理投诉。
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often + about or of -
Customers are sure to complain about the price increase.顾客肯定要抱怨价格上涨。
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In her letters, she complains of loneliness. [=she says that she is lonely]她在信中诉说自己的孤独。
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She complained of a sore throat. [=she said she had a sore throat]她主诉咽喉痛。
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“How are you feeling?” “I can't complain.” [=I am not unhappy or ill; I am fine]“你感觉怎么样?”“挺好的。”
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[+ object] : to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)抱怨;埋怨 -
The students complained that the test was too hard.学生们抱怨这次考试太难了。
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“These shoes are too tight,” he complained.“这双鞋太紧了。”他埋怨说。
— complainer
noun, plural complainers [count] — complainingly
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋli/ adverb