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Whines Meaning in English

word · lemma: whine

ˈhwaɪnz/, /ˈwaɪnz
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释义

To make a high, complaining, or annoying sound, usually because of unhappiness or discomfort. Often describes a person or an animal asking for something in a nagging or unpleasant way.

用法与细微差别

'Whines' is informal and often negative. Used for both people (especially children) and animals (like dogs). Common in phrases like 'stop whining.' Not the same as 'cries' — whining is more complaining or high-pitched.

例句

The baby whines when he's hungry.

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He always whines about doing his homework.

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My dog whines when left alone.

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She whines every time things don’t go her way.

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No one likes it when someone whines in meetings.

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The engine whines loudly as the car goes uphill.

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