He could not possibly have endured a whipping without a whimper.

他不可能一声不吭地忍受鞭打。

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That brings up the question, if someone, a member of your family, or someone who is a witness to these proceedings, had a serious case in which oneself, one's property, one's family has been severely damaged, would you suffer without a whimper perjurious testimony given against you?

CNN: Transcript: House manager Gekas' statement on the law

Instead the frustration belonged to Burton, who have had a successful first season in the Football League but are ending the campaign on a whimper after seven games without victory.

BBC: Sport - Football - Burton Albion 0-2 Bournemouth