moan
/məʊn/ · /moʊn/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4174 in the learning path
呻吟
Definitions
v. To make a low sound expressing pain or unhappiness.
呻吟
v. To complain, especially in an annoying or repeated way.
抱怨；发牢骚
n. A low sound of pain, or an expression of complaint.
呻吟声；抱怨
Example
He moaned softly as the nurse examined his ankle.
护士检查他的脚踝时，他轻轻呻吟着。
Rather than moan about unreliable buses, residents could ask local authorities to improve public transport.
居民与其抱怨公交车不准时，不如向地方政府提出改善公共交通的诉求。
Collocations
- moan in pain
- moan about something
- let out a moan
Synonyms
- groan
- complain
Usage tip
表示抱怨时较口语化，常用moan about。
FAQ
- What does moan mean?
- To make a low sound expressing pain or unhappiness. To complain, especially in an annoying or repeated way. A low sound of pain, or an expression of complaint.
- How is moan pronounced?
- UK /məʊn/, US /moʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
