Значение на русском

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Complain

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/

Значение Complain

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

In simple words: To say you are unhappy about something.

Complain в предложении

• She always likes to complain about her job.
• He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.
• You can complain to the manager if the service is bad.
• They tend to complain when they are not satisfied with their food.
• The students complain about the amount of homework they receive.

Как использовать Complain

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

complain + about + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp pain' – imagine someone in a camp grumbling about their uncomfortable sleeping bag.

Похожие слова

Collocations with Complain

• bitterly
• loudly
• constantly
• cannot
• can hardly
• have cause to
• about
• at
• to

Synonyms for Complain

• protest
• grumble
• moan
• whine
• lament

Opposites of Complain

• praise
• approve
• agree

Common mistakes with Complain

• 'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning.
• Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'.
• Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Частые вопросы о Complain

Что значит Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Что значит Complain на русском?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Какое определение у Complain?

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

Как использовать Complain в предложении?

She always likes to complain about her job.

Можешь привести ещё один пример с Complain?

He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.

Какие синонимы у Complain?

Распространённые варианты: protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

Какой антоним у Complain?

Противоположные значения: praise, approve, agree.

Какие слова сочетаются с Complain?

Часто сочетается с bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании Complain?

'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning. Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'. Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Как произносится Complain?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

Когда стоит использовать Complain?

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Какой уровень CEFR у Complain?

"Complain" находится на уровне A2 по шкале CEFR.