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Tradução & Definição
to complain (about sthg, to sbdy): se queixar, reclamar (de algo, de alguém)
To complain é usualmente seguido de about ou por of
Luna always complains of the smell in the bathroom. Luna sempre reclama do cheiro do banheiro.
Kevin Connors complained about the poor working conditions in the factory. Kevin Connors reclamou das péssimas condições de trabalho na fábrica
a complaint: uma queixa, uma reclamação
His only complaint about the restaurant: the service was terrible. Sua única reclamação a respeito do restaurante: o serviço era péssimo.
to file a complaint apresentar uma queixa, fazer uma reclamação
Pronunciation examples
UK: I made a complaint about the choice of the music.
US: You're always complaining about your problems!
Exemplos
- "You wisely modified the settings on PhilipBot's personality console from "Insufferable" to "Tolerable", which has led to far fewer complaints from SusieBot."
- "Bruno : Brian, it's not good business to give vouchers to people without a legitimate complaint."
- "Clients usually never complain about missing invoices!"
- "Some of the girls have also complained to me about the number of dead mice they have been coming across."
- "Several members of staff have come to me to complain that they're seeing too much of you - and Susan Bliss does not find it funny when you do that loincloth dance in her office."
- "I'd like to complain about my husband."
- "All of them reacted very positively and there were no complaints."
- "Most complaints are related to orders on the Delavigne website and we could really do with an extra pair of hands to help us with complaints."
- "After complaining about the weather for half an hour, she told me that she recently handed over a cheque for £90,000 to a "nice young man", and that in exchange he promised to re-plaster the ceiling in her sitting room. I'm no expert on re-plastering, but this seems like a rather large sum of money."
- "You've been complaining about the pain all day!"
- "I am writing to complain about the standard of customer support I received from one of your employees."
- "Jean and I have just completed our diagnostic tests after several of you complained of lag and the poor performance of your mail clients."
- "Jean Marron replaced Bruno's keyboard at 12.50pm. Bruno had complained that the keyboard was emitting electric shocks."
- "Act to solve all complaints and problems to the customer's satisfaction."
- "I am writing to complain about your "Vegetable Soup", which I purchased today, and planned to eat for lunch."
- "And there have been no complaints at all!"
- "-The way the complaint is handled will determine if the customer will return or not."
- "I'm afraid they just don't understand how to cook, and all my complaints to Mr. Stevens, head of catering, have been ignored."
- "Handle each complaint in a courteous and professional manner and to the client's satisfaction."
Exercício 1
What is Polly's general complaint in this letter to Bob?
What is Polly's general complaint in this letter to Bob?
This is a misinterpretation of what Polly writes. She writes that "the network has been down for an entire week". This does not mean the computer network at Delavigne crashes "weekly" or once a week.
Polly actually writes that she enjoys the chance to practice her cursive writing.
Polly writes that "modern companies" are dependant upon their "information and technology systems", but this is not problem but a fact. This is not what Polly is complaining about in the first paragraph of this letter.
Polly writes: "I can understand a delay of one, maybe two days, but an entire week is far too long". This indicates that Polly is frustrated with the long period of time that the current network problems have lasted. A "complaint" is a negative comment or a reason for discontent.
Exercício 2
What is Polly's complaint at the beginning of this dialogue?
What is Polly's complaint at the beginning of this dialogue?
This is the best choice here. Polly says that Delavigne had a promise of "next-day repair", which means that the server should have been fixed and returned to them within 48 hours. Then she says: "We're not even on the next week, at this point". This means that it has already been more than a week since Delavigne has seen their server.
Although Polly is clearly frustrated with the server situation, she is not expressing that it is impossible for Delavigne to conduct business this week. Polly is actually complaining about the delay of the tech support service in repairing and delivering Delavigne's server.
"Next-day repair" or simply "next-day repair", means that a company will repair your item and have it returned to you by the next day. This does not mean that customers have to call weekly to get information.
Although Polly accuses Richard and his staff of being "amateurs", she is not expressing that every day there is a new problem to deal with.
Exercício 3
Which of the following statements best summarizes this email?
Which of the following statements best summarizes this email?
After Barbara complains about Philip's actions during their meeting, she indicates that her company is prepared to end their relationship with Delavigne, unless Bruno convinces her that this is a bad idea. To "threaten (someone)" is to menace them.
It is clear from the tone of Barbara's letter that she is not pleased with Philip Cheeter and that she has concerns about her company's relationship with Delavigne.
Although Barbara does criticize Philip Cheeter and his behavior at their meeting, she never asks for a discount on future transactions with the Delavigne Corporation.
Barbara does insult Philip, but she doesn't end her company's relationship with Delavigne. Ms. Bluff actually asks for Bruno's response before the Perfume Hut ends their relationship with Delavigne.
Exercício 4
What is Leonard Trotsker doing in Bruno's office?
Select all the TRUE statements!
Select all the TRUE statements!
What is Leonard Trotsker doing in Bruno's office?
Select all the TRUE statements!
Select all the TRUE statements!
This is a false statement. Referring to Brian, Leonard does say 'your assistant is out of touch with the needs of the people', however at no point does Leonard make an official complaint about Brian. A 'complaint' is an expression of discontent, for example: The old lady made a complaint about the level of noise at the party.
This is a true statement. When Leonard says 'it's my duty to negotiate workers' rights and grievances with the employer' he is telling Bruno that, as a labor union representative, he is responsible for acting on behalf of the Delavigne employees who are members of a union. His 'duty' (or his responsibility) is to negotiate the 'rights' (such as working hours or salaries) and the 'grievances' (if there is a problem or sense of injustice) of Delavigne workers. A 'grievance' is an official term which describes an injustice or complaint. More specifically, Leonard is making a request on behalf of some of Delavigne's employees.
This is a true statement. Towards the end of the dialogue, Leonard says 'My people want professional training, French lessons specifically'. This request for language training (he wants French lessons) is the main purpose of Leonard's visit to Bruno's office.
This is a false statement. Bruno does mention a previous negotiation between Leonard and himself, however their former negotiations have concluded, meaning that an agreement had been reached. There is no indication that Leonard wants to renegotiate or is objecting to the previous negotiation, and in fact the purpose of his visit is to propose a new idea of his: the introduction of French lessons for Delavigne staff.
Exercício 5
Using terms from the dialogue, fill in the following blanks.
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
Using terms from the dialogue, fill in the following blanks.
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly fond 1 of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a grievance 2 against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly fond 1 of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a grievance 2 against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
1 fond: This is the correct answer. To be 'fond' of (ten pin bowling) means to have a strong affection for ten pin bowling. In the dialogue Bruno says to Leonard that Brian 'isn't very fond of socialists', this means that Brian doesn't like socialists. Note that this expression is always followed by the preposition 'OF', for example: I am fond of her, she is fond of sheep.
2 grievance: A 'grievance' is a term that is most commonly used in formal situations to describe a complaint or an injustice. For example, 'I filed a grievance against the police after they destroyed my front door.' In the dialogue, Leonard says 'it's my duty to negotiate worker's rights and grievances with the employer.' This means that Leonard, as a union representative, has the responsibility to bring complaints and grievances to Bruno's attention. Note that a 'grievance' can refer both to the complaint as well as the unjust act itself.
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