Whining
Pronunciation:ˈwaɪnɪŋ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 抱怨
- 啼哭
- 哀鸣
Definitions
noun
Definition
The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a high-pitched or irritating manner.
In ZH
以高亢或令人烦恼的方式抱怨或表达不满的行为。
Examples
- His whining about the homework made everyone frustrated.
- She didn't like the whining sound of the child in the restaurant.
- The constant whining from the team was heard by the coach.
Cultural Notes
Whining is often viewed negatively in many cultures as it suggests immaturity or a lack of resilience.
verb
Definition
Present participle of 'whine', which means to complain persistently in a feeble or annoying way.
In ZH
动词'whine'的现在分词，意为以虚弱或恼人的方式不断抱怨。
Examples
- Stop whining and start helping with the chores!
- He's always whining about his problems instead of trying to solve them.
- I could hear the dog whining outside the door.
Cultural Notes
In English-speaking cultures, persistent whining can be seen as unattractive behavior, especially in adults.