Word · Frequency #34296
querulous
/ˈkwerələs/
adjective
爱抱怨的;动辄发牢骚的
核心释义
Prone to complaining; expressing complaints in a fretful, whining manner.
- 1.
经常抱怨的;表情中带有抱怨的;烦躁的,哀怨的。
Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
- 2.
惯于抱怨的
habitually complaining
经常抱怨的;表情中带有抱怨的;烦躁的,哀怨的。;惯于抱怨的;抱怨的;爱发牢骚的;易怒的
用法In use
The querulous customer complained about the soup being too cold, even though it had just been served.
用法提示:querulous 作为形容词,描述这位顾客习惯性抱怨的特点。
Her querulous tone during the meeting annoyed everyone in the room.
用法提示:querulous 修饰语气,表明她持续不满的状态。
The old man grew increasingly querulous as his health declined.
用法提示:querulous 用作表语,描述其性格变得挑剔、常发牢骚。
相关词与表达Connections
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于形容习惯性抱怨的人或语气,可接介词about。
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