moan /məʊn/ star2 CET4 TEM4 (moaning,moaned,moans)

• 1.  

  V-T/V-I（及物动词/不及物动词） If you moan, you make a low sound, usually because you are unhappy or in pain. 呻吟

  例：

  Tony moaned in his sleep and then turned over on his side.

  托尼在睡梦中呻吟了一下，然后转身侧躺。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） Moan is also a noun. 呻吟

  例：

  Suddenly she gave a low, choking moan and began to tremble violently.

  突然她发出了一声低沉、令人窒息的呻吟，身体开始剧烈地抖动。

• 3.  

  V-I（不及物动词） To moan means to complain or speak in a way which shows that you are very unhappy. 抱怨[表不满]

  例：

  I used to moan if I didn't get at least six hours' sleep at night.

  我过去常常抱怨晚上睡不够6小时。

• 4.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A moan is a complaint. 抱怨 [非正式]

  例：

  They have been listening to people's moans and praise.

  他们一直在倾听人民的抱怨与称赞。