어떤 행동을 하고 싶은 충동을 억누르거나 의도적으로 하지 않다.
To deliberately stop oneself from doing something, especially something one wants to do.
예문:
"Please refrain from using mobile phones during the performance."
"She had to refrain from making a sarcastic comment during the meeting."
"The doctor advised him to refrain from strenuous exercise for a week."
노래나 시의 각 절 끝에 반복되는 구절이나 멜로디.
A repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse.
예문:
"The crowd sang along loudly whenever the refrain started."
"The poem's haunting refrain emphasizes the theme of loss."
사람들 사이에서 자주 반복되는 말, 불평 또는 상투적인 문구.
A comment or complaint that is frequently repeated by many people.
예문:
"The need for more funding has become a constant refrain among teachers."
"Her usual refrain about being too busy didn't convince anyone this time."