refrain

UK
/rɪˈfreɪn/
US
/rɪˈfreɪn/
refrainsubstantiv
refrains
Pl.
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/rɪˈfreɪn/
US
/rɪˈfreɪn/
Übersetzungen
The song's refrain was catchy and easy to remember.
Припев песни был запоминающимся и легким для запоминания.
His refrain from alcohol was a personal choice for better health.
Его воздержание от алкоголя было личным выбором для улучшения здоровья.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A repeated line or number of lines in a song or poem, typically at the end of each verse.
The song's refrain was so catchy that everyone was singing it by the end of the night.
A comment or statement that is often repeated.
The politician's refrain about economic growth was heard in every speech he gave.
refrainverb
refrained
Präteritum
refrained
Partizip Perfekt
refraining
Gerundium
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/rɪˈfreɪn/
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Übersetzungen
He decided to refrain from commenting on the issue.
Он решил воздерживаться от комментариев по этому вопросу.
Definitionen
To hold oneself back from doing something; to abstain.
She refrained from commenting on the controversial topic during the meeting.
(archaic) To restrain or curb (someone or something).
He could not refrain his tongue, though he knew it would anger the king.