complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( complaining, complained, complains )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you complain about a situation, you say that you are not satisfied with it. 抱怨

  例：

  Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfil their promises.

  矿工们已愤愤地抱怨政府没有兑现他们的承诺。

  例：

  The couple complained about the high cost of visiting Europe.

  这对夫妇抱怨了游览欧洲的高昂花费。

  例：

  I shouldn't complain, I've got a good job to go back to.

  我不该抱怨，我已有可回去干的一份好工作。

  例：

  "I wish someone would do something about it," he complained.

  “我希望有人能对此做点什么，”他抱怨道。

• 2. 

  V-I If you complain of pain or illness, you say that you are feeling pain or feeling ill. 诉说 (病痛)

  例：

  He complained of a headache.

  他说他头疼。