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Whine about Meaning in English

expression

ˈhwaɪn/, /ˈwaɪn/ /əˈbaʊt
WHYN-uh-BOWT or WYN-uh-BOWT
wˈaɪn/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WYN-uh-BOWT

释义

To complain in an annoying, high-pitched, or repeated way, especially about something small or not very important.

用法与细微差别

Informal and sometimes negative; often used when you think someone is complaining excessively or unnecessarily. Common with 'stop whining about', or 'always whines about'. Not as strong as 'complain'.

例句

My little brother always whines about his homework.

basic

Don't whine about the weather. There is nothing we can do.

basic

She kept whining about her broken phone until her dad bought her a new one.

basic

You can't just whine about your job—try to change what's bothering you.

natural

He likes to whine about how early he has to get up, but he never goes to bed on time.

natural

Everyone is tired of hearing you whine about the cafeteria food—just bring your own lunch!

natural