Complained Meaning in English
word · lemma: complain
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