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Complained Meaning in English

word · lemma: complain

/kəmˈpɫeɪnd/
kuhm-PLAYND
/kəmplˈeɪnd/
kuhm-PLAYND

释义

Said that you were unhappy or not satisfied with something, often telling someone about a problem or something you don't like. Past tense of 'complain'.

用法与细微差别

'Complained' is neutral and often used when reporting what someone did about a problem or dissatisfaction. Common collocations: 'complained about the service', 'complained to the manager'. More formal alternatives include 'expressed dissatisfaction'. Do not use with positive experiences.

例句

They complained to the manager about the noise.

basic

I complained because my food was cold.

basic

He complained all day about his job.

natural

No one complained when the meeting went long.

natural

The customers complained that the Wi-Fi was too slow.

natural

She complained about the cold weather.

basic