griev·ance /ˈɡriːvəns/ n. 1. 不平的事，委屈；苦情，冤情 The complainant may well have a genuine grievance. 那个投诉人很可能真正受了委屈。 The captain told them to report any grievance to him. 船长告诉他们有意见尽管向他报告。 2. 不平，怨愤，不满，气恼 I think you have several saved-up grievances. 我看你心里积了好些牢骚。 3. 申诉，诉苦，抱怨 a joint labour-management committee to act on grievances 负责处理申诉的劳资联合委员会 4. 〈废〉苦难；受苦的原因