whine

柯林斯词典

1. V-I If something or someone whines, they make a long, high-pitched noise, especially one that sounds sad or unpleasant. 哀鸣
He could hear her dog barking and whining in the background. 他能听到她的狗在远处吠叫哀鸣。
2. N-COUNT Whine is also a noun. 哀鸣
...the whine of air-raid sirens. …空袭警报的尖叫。
3. V-T/V-I If someone whines, they complain in an annoying way about something unimportant. (为小事) 令人厌烦地抱怨[表不满]
They come to me to whine about their troubles. 他们到我这里来絮絮叨叨地抱怨他们的烦恼。
...children who whine that they are bored. …哼哼唧唧地抱怨无聊的孩子们。