What does refrain mean?

To deliberately stop yourself from doing something. A repeated part of a song, poem, or speech.

How is refrain pronounced?

UK /rɪˈfreɪn/, US /rɪˈfreɪn/.

/rɪˈfreɪn/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6639 in the learning path

克制；避免做

v. To deliberately stop yourself from doing something.

克制；避免做

n. A repeated part of a song, poem, or speech.

副歌；反复出现的话

Please refrain from feeding the ducks near the bridge.

请不要给桥边的鸭子喂食。

Visitors should refrain from touching fragile exhibits so that museums can preserve them for future generations.

参观者应避免触碰易损展品，以便博物馆将其保存下来，留给后代。

动词常用refrain from doing，语气较正式。

What does refrain mean?: To deliberately stop yourself from doing something. A repeated part of a song, poem, or speech.
How is refrain pronounced?: UK /rɪˈfreɪn/, US /rɪˈfreɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.