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Moaning Meaning in English

word · lemma: moan

/ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
MOH-ning
/mˈəʊnɪŋ/
MOH-ning

释义

Making a long, low sound of pain, unhappiness, or pleasure; can also refer to complaining in a low voice.

用法与细微差别

'Moaning' is often used for expressing pain, discomfort, or sexual pleasure, but also informally for complaining ('stop moaning about it'). Formal writing rarely uses 'moaning' to mean complaining. It can sound negative if applied to ordinary complaints.

例句

Stop moaning and finish your homework.

basic

The baby started moaning in her sleep.

basic

He was moaning because his stomach hurt.

basic

I could hear someone moaning from the next room.

natural

She's always moaning about the weather lately.

natural

He spent the whole day moaning instead of helping.

natural