whimper

/ˈwɪmpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪmpɚ] /ˈwɪmpər/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɪmpɚ] /ˈ(h)wim-pər How to pronounce whimper (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwɪm.pər/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪmpɚ] /ˈwɪm.pɚ/ (ame, ipa)

whimper — verb

  • whimperpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • whimpershe / she / it
  • whimperedpast simple
  • whimpering-ing form

1. to let out soft, broken cries or words in a weak voice, usually because you are

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to let out soft, broken cries or words in a weak voice, usually because you are hurt, frightened, or deeply unhappy

例句

Nala's puppy whimpered outside the clinic after the injection.

animal subject + whimper

"Please stay with me," Aoi whimpered when the thunder shook the windows.

whimper + direct speech

同義詞
  • cry

    the broad everyday word for producing tears or crying sounds

  • sob

    louder and more physical, with stronger gasping breaths

  • whine

    focuses more on a complaining tone than on pain or fear

  • yelp

    a shorter, sharper cry, often after sudden pain

文法句型

whimper + adverb

whimper + direct speech

whimper + for + noun

用法筆記

Often used of children and animals, but it can also introduce weak, frightened speech. Common patterns are whimper softly, whimper for something needed, and whimper a short quoted plea.

常見錯誤

❌The crowd whimpered with excitement when the singer appeared.
✅The crowd cheered when the singer appeared.
💡Whimper describes weak, pitiful crying sounds, not a happy or energetic reaction.

whimper — noun