whine

• اسم يدل على شكوى أو تعبير عن عدم الرضا بنبرة متذللة أو عالية أو نائحة. ويشير أيضاً إلى الصوت الحاد المستمر الصادر عن شخص أو حيوان تعبيراً عن الألم أو الاستياء.

A noun referring to a complaint or expression of discontent uttered in a plaintive, high-pitched, or whining manner.

1. B1informal

   A complaint uttered in a plaintive, whining way, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

   شكوى بنبرة نائحة

   • His constant whine about the weather was getting on my nerves.
   • She let out a long whine about the unfairness of the rules.
   • The child's whine for more candy was ignored by the parents.

   المرادفاتbeefbellyachecomplaintgripegrousegrumblemoan

2. High-pitched soundB1formal

   A long, high-pitched, often irritating sound, like that made by a crying child or a machine.

   صرير حادّ

   • The whine of the engine signaled that something was wrong.
   • A high-pitched whine came from the old refrigerator.
   • The dog let out a soft whine when it saw its owner.

   المرادفاتcryhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyelp

• فعل يدل على إصدار صوت عالٍ ومتذمر أو الشكوى بأسلوب طفولي أو مزعج.

A verb used to express a high-pitched, complaining sound or to complain in a childish or annoying manner.

1. Move with a whining soundB1informal

   To move or travel while producing a long, high-pitched, often irritating sound.

   تحرّك مع إصدار صوت عويل

   • The car whined as it climbed the steep hill.
   • The machinery whined loudly during operation.
   • The siren whined in the distance as the ambulance approached.

   المرادفاتbuzzdronehumscreechsqueal

2. Talk in a tearful mannerA2informal

   To speak in a high-pitched, complaining, or tearful tone, often to express distress or dissatisfaction.

   التذلل بالبكاء

   • The child whined about not getting a toy.
   • She whined that she was too tired to walk.
   • He whined to his mother about his homework.

   المرادفاتbleatgrizzlemoansnivelwailwhimper

   الأضدادassertdeclarestate

3. Make a high-pitched, screeching noiseB1informal

   To produce a sharp, piercing, and often unpleasant sound.

   أَزَّ

   • The dog whined when it heard the thunder.
   • The old door whined as it swung open.
   • The kettle began to whine as the water boiled.

   المرادفاتscreechshrieksqueaksquealyelp

4. Complain whininglyA2informal

   To express dissatisfaction or annoyance in a persistent, irritating, or high-pitched manner.

   التذمر

   • Stop whining about the weather; it's not that bad.
   • He whined constantly about his workload.
   • She whined that the food was too cold.

   المرادفاتcarpgripegrouchgrumblekvetchmoansnivelwhimper

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