querulously
adverb formal uk/ˈkwer.ə.ləs.li/ us/ˈkwer.jə.ləs.li/
(尤指尖声)抱怨地,嗔怨地
in a complaining way, especially using a weak high voice
She querulously argued about paying for the damages. 她就赔偿损失一事争吵不休。
"I'm not well," he called out querulously. “我身体不舒服,”他不满地喊道。
See: querulous
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- "He drives too fast," she said querulously.
- "What are we supposed to do about it?" Mr Phipps demanded querulously.
- "Why are you here?" he continued querulously.