plaint

• 向法院提交的书面诉状或起诉书，陈述起诉理由并要求损害赔偿。也泛指正式的申诉或抱怨。

A noun referring to a written statement of the grounds of a complaint made to a court of law, seeking redress for a grievance.

1. Legal complaintC1formalbritishlegal

   A formal written statement submitted to a court of law outlining the grounds for a grievance and requesting a legal remedy.

   起诉书

   • The solicitor filed a plaint on behalf of the client.
   • The plaint detailed the breach of contract.
   • The court accepted the plaint for review.

   同义词billcomplaintdeclarationpleadingsuit

2. Expression of griefC2formal

   A cry or expression of sorrow, grief, or lamentation.

   哀叹

   • Her plaint could be heard across the silent room.
   • The poem is a plaint for lost love.
   • He uttered a plaint of despair.

   同义词dirgegroanlamentlamentationmoanwail

   反义词celebrationcheerrejoicing