moan /ˈmon/
呻吟,悲歎(vi.)呻吟,抱怨,訴冤(vt.)呻吟著說
Moan v. i. [imp. & p. p. Moaned p. pr. & vb. n. Moaning.]
1. To make a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; to groan softly and continuously.
Unpitied and unheard, where misery moans. --Thomson.
Let there bechance him pitiful mischances,
To make him moan. --Shak.
2. To emit a sound like moan; -- said of things inanimate; as, the wind moans.
Moan, v. t.
1. To bewail audibly; to lament.
Ye floods, ye woods, ye echoes, moan
My dear Columbo, dead and gone. --Prior.
2. To afflict; to distress. [Obs.]
Which infinitely moans me. --Beau. & Fl.
Moan, n.
1. A low prolonged sound, articulate or not, indicative of pain or of grief; a low groan.
Sullen moans, hollow groans. --Pope.
2. A low mournful or murmuring sound; -- of things.
Rippling waters made a pleasant moan. --Byron.
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moan
n : an utterance expressing pain or disapproval [syn: groan]
v : indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; "The students
groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets";
"The ancient door soughed when opened" [syn: groan, sough]