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refrain
UK
/rɪˈfreɪn/
US
/rɪˈfreɪn/
refrains
pl
UK
/rɪˈfreɪn/
US
/rɪˈfreɪn/
Translations
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
The song's refrain was so catchy that everyone was singing it by the end of the night.
The politician's refrain about economic growth was heard in every speech he gave.
refrained
Past Simple
refrained
Past Participle
refraining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfreɪn/
US
/rɪˈfreɪn/
Translations
He decided to refrain from commenting on the issue.
Он решил воздерживаться от комментариев по этому вопросу.
Definitions
She refrained from commenting on the controversial topic during the meeting.
He could not refrain his tongue, though he knew it would anger the king.