Definition of whine

whineverb

rên rỉ

/waɪn//waɪn/

The word "whine" has its origins in Old English, specifically in the verb "hwīn," which meant "to cry out" or "to make a forgetive cry." This Old English verb is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*hweiniz," which is also the source of the Modern German word "heulen," meaning "to howl" or "to whine." In Middle English (circa 1100-1500 CE), the verb "whine" took on a broader meaning, encompassing not just crying or wailing, but also complaining, murmuring, or grumbling. This sense of the word is thought to have emerged from the idea of a low, nasal, or whining sound, which was seen as a characteristic of complaining or lamenting voices. Throughout its evolution, the word "whine" has maintained its association with unpleasant, high-pitched sounds, often used to convey discontent or frustration.

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to complain in an annoying, crying voice

phàn nàn với giọng khó chịu, khóc lóc

Example:
  • Stop whining!

    Ngừng rên rỉ!

  • ‘I want to go home,’ whined Toby.

    “Tôi muốn về nhà,” Toby rên rỉ.

  • She whined that she'd been cheated.

    Cô than thở rằng mình đã bị lừa.

to make a long, high, unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy

tạo ra âm thanh dài, cao, khó chịu vì bạn đang đau đớn hoặc không vui

Example:
  • The dog whined and scratched at the door.

    Con chó rên rỉ và cào vào cửa.

to make a long, high, unpleasant sound

để tạo ra một âm thanh dài, cao, khó chịu

Example:
  • The engines whined softly in the background.

    Động cơ rên rỉ nhẹ nhàng trong nền.

  • Inside, the air-conditioning whined in an annoying way.

    Bên trong, máy điều hòa kêu rền rĩ một cách khó chịu.

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