complain
gb/kəmplˈeɪn/ us/kəmplˈeɪn/
A2
英語
~ 2200
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Express dissatisfaction or annoyance
To say you are not happy about something or that something is wrong.
用法パターン：
to complain about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'complain' with 'explain'. 'Complain' is about saying something is bad, while 'explain' is about making something clear.
類義語
grumble (More informal and often suggests quiet or habitual complaining.)
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protest (Implies stronger opposition, sometimes in a public or formal context.)
対義語
praise (Expressing approval instead of dissatisfaction.)
コロケーション
complain bitterly
|complain constantly
|complain loudly
|complain repeatedly
|complain to management
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She often complains about the noise from her neighbors.
- The customers complained to the manager about the slow service.
- He complained that the room was too cold.
- Residents have been complaining about the lack of parking spaces.
- They complained loudly when their flights were delayed.
学習者向け例文
- I complained about the food in the restaurant.
- He complained to the teacher about the homework.
- She complained that the bus was late.
- The man complained about the dirty bathroom.
- They complained to the hotel staff.
動詞
formal
B1
action
2
Report wrongdoing to authority
To tell an authority that someone did something wrong or broke a rule.
用法パターン：
to complain to [authority] about [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may use this meaning in casual contexts where a more general sense is intended; this meaning usually involves formal or official action.
類義語
report (Neutral term for informing an authority; may not imply dissatisfaction by the speaker.)
対義語
ignore (To choose not to take action about a wrong or problem.)
コロケーション
complain formally
|complain in writing
|complain to police
|complain to HR
テーマ
law
|business
|communication
|daily_life
例文
- Several employees complained to HR about harassment in the workplace.
- She complained to the city council about unsafe roads.
- The victim complained to the police about the theft.
- Tenants have formally complained about the lack of heating.
- He complained in writing to the airline about lost luggage.
学習者向け例文
- I complained to the police about my stolen bike.
- She complained to the teacher about a student.
- They complained to the boss about their pay.
- The woman complained to the bank about extra charges.
- We complained to the landlord about no hot water.
動詞
B1
action
3
Express pain or discomfort
To tell someone that you feel pain or are sick.
用法パターン：
to complain of [pain/illness]
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse 'complain of' with 'complain about'; 'complain of' is used for medical symptoms.
類義語
report (In medical contexts, a neutral way to state symptoms without emotional tone.)
対義語
deny symptoms (To state that one does not have pain or illness.)
コロケーション
complain of pain
|complain of dizziness
|complain of feeling unwell
テーマ
health
|emotions
|communication
|body
例文
- The patient complained of chest pain before collapsing.
- She complained of a headache all day.
- He went to the doctor complaining of stomach cramps.
- Several passengers complained of nausea during the trip.
- Children were complaining of feeling tired after the hike.
学習者向け例文
- I complained of a headache.
- He complained of stomach pain.
- She complained of feeling cold.
- They complained of being tired.
- The man complained of back pain.
文法
辞書形
complain
IPA
GB/kəmplˈeɪn/
US/kəmplˈeɪn/
音節・強勢
com - plain （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (plain)
活用形
Verb
- Base: complain
- 3rd Person Singular: complains
- Present Participle: complaining
- Past: complained
関連語
Forms
complains
verb
complaining
verb
complained
verb
Core family
complaint
noun B1
Related words
complainer
noun
Advanced or less common
complainant
noun
表現
complain about
1/kəmplˈeɪn əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
Say you are unhappy with something specific
To say you are unhappy about a certain thing.
例文
- People often complain about the weather in winter.
- She complained about her workload being too heavy.
complain of
1/kəmplˈeɪn əv/
fixed phrase
Say you have pain or illness symptoms
To say you feel pain or are sick.
例文
- He complained of chest pains before going to hospital.
- She complained of feeling dizzy after standing up.
have nothing to complain about
1/hˈæv nˈʌθɪŋ tə kəmplˈeɪn əbˈaʊt/
idiom
Have no reason to be unhappy
To have everything fine and no problems to talk about.
例文
- Life is good here; I have nothing to complain about.
- He has a great job and family, so he has nothing to complain about.