"whimpers" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 嗚咽
• 抽泣

Definition

發出輕微、低沉的哭泣聲，通常因為疼痛、恐懼或難過。有時也指用抱怨或虛弱的語氣說話。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常用來描述動物、小孩或顯得脆弱的人。常見搭配有「the dog whimpers」和「he whimpers for help」。比「cries」更柔和，帶有無助的感覺。

Examples

She whimpers in her sleep.

她睡覺時會**嗚咽**。

The child whimpers because he is scared.

孩子因為害怕而**抽泣**。

He whimpers every time he has to speak in public.

他每次要公開講話時都會**抽泣**。

'Please, don't leave me,' she whimpers softly.

「請不要離開我，」她輕聲**嗚咽**。

When the storm got louder, the dog hid and whimpered under the bed.

暴風雨變大時，狗躲在牀下**嗚咽**。

The puppy whimpers when it is hungry.

小狗餓了會**嗚咽**。