whimper
verb [ I ] uk/ˈwɪm.pər/ us/ˈwɪm.pɚ/
（尤指动物因疼痛或不高兴而）呜咽，抽泣
(especially of an animal) to make a series of small, weak sounds expressing pain or unhappiness
A half-starved dog lay in the corner, whimpering pathetically. 一条饿得半死的狗趴在角落里，可怜地呜咽着。
I said she couldn't have an ice cream and she started to whimper. 我说不给她买冰激凌吃，她就开始抽泣。
Compare: wail verb
- More examples
- The little dog was whimpering and crying because it was on a leash.
- Every time the puppy whimpers, the owner picks it up.
- The boy screamed and whimpered in pain.