whining
- IPA[ˈ(h)wīniNG]
美式
- the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound;the action of complaining in a feeble or petulant way
- making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound;complaining in a feeble or petulant way
noun: whining, plural noun: whinings
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名詞
- 1. the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
- ▪ the action of complaining in a feeble or petulant way the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin
形容詞
- 1. making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound a whining voice a whining engine
- ▪ complaining in a feeble or petulant way he wrote a whining letter proclaiming that he was in an intolerable position
- a long, high-pitched complaining cry: the dog gave a small whine
- give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound: the dog whined and scratched at the back door
Oxford American Dictionary
- a long, high-pitched complaining cry: the dog gave a small whine
- give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound: the dog whined and scratched at the back door
Oxford Dictionary
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- IPA[ˈwʌɪnɪŋ]
英式
- the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound: dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
- making or characterized by a long, high-pitched cry or sound: a whining voice a whining engine
Oxford Dictionary