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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

complain

英  [kəmˈpleɪn]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • complains , complaining , complained

    1. [I 不及物动词] 抱怨

    If you complain about a situation, you say that you are not satisfied with it.

    双语例句

    例：

    Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfil their promises.

    矿工们曾愤愤地抱怨政府没有兑现他们的承诺。

    例：

    The couple complained about the high cost of visiting New Zealand.

    这对夫妇抱怨去新西兰旅游的花费高昂。

    例：

    I shouldn't complain, I've got a good job to go back to.

    我不该抱怨，回过头我还有一份不错的工作。

    例：

    'I wish someone would do something about it,' he complained.

    “我希望有人能对此做点什么，”他抱怨道。

    2. [I 不及物动词] 诉说（病痛）

    If you complain of pain or illness, you say that you are feeling pain or feeling ill.

    双语例句

    例：

    He complained of a headache.

    他说他头疼。

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