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to whine
01
choramingar, guinchar
to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound
Intransitive
Exemplos
While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.
Enquanto cozinhávamos, a chaleira guinchava ao aquecer.
The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
O motor do carro começou a gemer enquanto lutava para subir a colina íngreme.
02
choramingar, lamuriar
to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner
Intransitive
Exemplos
The child began to whine when he did n’t get his way at the store.
A criança começou a choramingar quando não conseguiu o que queria na loja.
She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house.
Ela tende a reclamar sempre que tem que fazer tarefas domésticas.
03
choramingar, lamuriar
to complain about something while making crying noises
Intransitive: to whine about sth
Exemplos
She could n’t help but whine about the long wait at the doctor ’s office.
Ela não pôde evitar de reclamar sobre a longa espera no consultório médico.
He would often whine about his homework instead of just getting it done.
Ele frequentemente reclamava de sua lição de casa em vez de simplesmente fazê-la.
04
gemer, ranger
to move or advance while making a high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Exemplos
The old cart whined as it was pushed across the rough ground.
O velho carro rangia enquanto era empurrado pelo terreno áspero.
The wind whined through the cracks in the windows during the storm.
O vento chiava através das fendas das janelas durante a tempestade.
Whine
01
lamento, queixa
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
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