refrain

过去式：refrained过去分词：refrained现在分词：refraining第三人称单数：refrains

1. vi. 抑制;克制;戒除 hold oneself back from doing sth;forbear

1. [C](诗歌的)叠句，副歌 a part of a song that is repeated,especially at the end of each verse

• refrain from laughing忍住笑

• take up sb's refrain为某人帮腔

refrain from克制；抑制；忍住

1. Sunlight can refrain the growth of melatonin in the body.
   阳光能抑制身体中褪黑激素的生长。
2. I carefully refrained from looking at him.
   我留意着避免朝他看。
3. I wish he would refrain from scattering his ash all over the carpet.
   我希望他不要将烟灰往地毯上乱弹。
4. You must refrain from smoking in this area.
   在这个区域，你必须克制自己不抽烟。
5. He could hardly refrain himself.
   他几乎不能自制。

1. Will you all join in singing the refrain, please?
   请大家一道来唱副歌好吗?
2. Refrain makes the poetry beautiful.
   叠句让诗歌更优美。
3. Complaints about poor food in schools have become a familiar refrain.
   抱怨学校饭菜差已是耳熟能详的老调了。