Wordiyorefrain
🇬🇧 UK/ri'frein/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
v.
To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back or restrain
克制，忍住，避免（做某事）
n.
A repeated chorus or verse in a song; a frequently repeated phrase or comment
（歌曲的）叠句，副歌；反复出现的话
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrefrainother
=refrain
Common Collocations
- 1.refrain from doing克制自己不做某事
- 2.kindly refrain敬请避免
- 3.refrain from comment不予置评
- 4.refrain from violence克制暴力行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please refrain from using your phone during the performance.
- 2.
She found it difficult to refrain from commenting on his poor decision.
- 3.
Participants were asked to refrain from eating for twelve hours before the blood test.