wailed

IPA/weɪl/
KK[wˈeld]IPA/weɪl/

wailed — verb

  • wailedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • waileds3rd person singular
  • waileding-ing form
  • wailededpast simple

1. to cry out with a long, loud sound because you are in great pain, very sad, or f

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to cry out with a long, loud sound because you are in great pain, very sad, or frightened

例句

When Mei-Lin heard the tragic news, she wailed in grief for hours.

wail + in [emotion] for expressing grief

The injured dog wailed loudly as the veterinarian examined its broken leg.

同義詞
  • weep

    quieter and more focused on tears than sound

  • sob

    involves gasping breaths, typically less loud than wail

  • lament

    more formal and often implies expressing grief over a loss

  • howl

    more animal-like or desperate, often with a rising pitch

反義詞
  • whisper

    very quiet vocalisation, opposite of loud crying

  • murmur

    soft, indistinct speech, opposite in volume and emotion

文法句型

wail + in/with + emotion/cause

wail + at/over + event

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'in' + emotion (grief, pain, frustration) or 'with' + cause. This sense describes a loud, uncontrolled vocal response, never a quiet one.

常見錯誤

❌She wailed softly in her sleep.
✅She whimpered softly in her sleep.
💡Wailing always describes a loud cry; use 'whimper' or 'weep' for quiet sounds.
❌He wailed for ten minutes without making a sound.
✅He sobbed silently for ten minutes.
💡Wailing is inherently audible and loud.

2. to express strong dissatisfaction or annoyance in a loud, emotional way, especia

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to express strong dissatisfaction or annoyance in a loud, emotional way, especially about something you think is unfair

例句

The factory workers wailed about the sudden pay cut during the morning meeting.

wail about [issue] for complaining

Fans wailed that the referee had stolen their team's chance at the championship.

wail + that-clause for strong complaint

同義詞
  • complain

    more neutral and less emotional than wail

  • protest

    implies objecting to something specific, often publicly

  • moan

    suggests ongoing low-level dissatisfaction

  • grumble

    quieter and more private than wail

反義詞
  • praise

    expressing approval, the opposite of complaining

  • accept

    to take something without objection

文法句型

wail + about/over + issue

wail + that-clause

用法筆記

Commonly takes 'about' or 'over' to state the reason for the complaint, or a that-clause. This sense is more emotional and dramatic than straightforward complaining.

常見錯誤

❌He wailed about the weather quietly to himself.
✅He grumbled about the weather quietly to himself.
💡Wailing is loud and emotional; use 'grumble' or 'mutter' for quiet complaints.

wailed — noun