complain/kəmˋplen; kəmˈpleIn/v [I,T] to say that you are not satisfied with something or not happy about something 抱怨﹔埋怨﹔发牢骚: They’re complaining because the price has increased. 因为价格上涨了﹐他们都在抱怨。‘No one ever tells me anything!’ Ian complained. “从来没有人告诉过我什么!” 伊恩埋怨道。+(that) Teachers complain that they do not get enough support from parents. 教师们抱怨说得不到家长足够的支持。+about The kids complained about the food. 孩子们抱怨饭菜不好吃。+to She complained to the manager. 她向经理投诉。complain of sthphr v to say that you feel ill or have a pain 诉说有〔病痛〕﹐主诉: He complained of stomach pains. 他说胃痛。