complaining

• 表达不满、抱怨或烦躁的。

Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

1. Expressing dissatisfactionB1informal

   Showing or expressing pain, annoyance, or resentment about something.

   抱怨的

   • The complaining customer demanded a refund.
   • She had a complaining tone in her voice.
   • His complaining attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

   同义词carpingfretfulgrumblingpeevishpetulantquerulous

   反义词contentgratefulpleasedsatisfied

• 动词，表示因不满、烦恼或受到不公正待遇而表达抱怨或诉苦。

A verb used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or a grievance about something.

1. Express dissatisfactionA2formal

   To say that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

   表达不满

   • She complained about the noisy neighbors.
   • He complained to the manager about the poor service.
   • They complained that the room was too cold.

   同义词carpgripegrumblekvetchmoanobjectprotestwhine

   反义词applaudapprovecelebratecommendpraise

2. Report a problemB1formal

   To formally state that something is not working properly or is causing trouble.

   投诉

   • I need to complain to the landlord about the broken heater.
   • She complained to the airline about her lost luggage.
   • He complained to the city council about the potholes.

   同义词flaglodgenotifyraiseregisterreport

3. Whine or grumbleB1informal

   To express annoyance or unhappiness in a persistent, often irritating way.

   抱怨

   • Stop complaining and do something about it!
   • He's always complaining about his job.
   • She complained all day about the weather.

   同义词beefbellyachecarpgripegrouchgrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   反义词applaudapprovecommendpraise