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refrain
US /rɪˈfren/
・UK /rɪˈfreɪn/
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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To decide to not do something you want to do
Although I would like to eat all the chocolate, I will refrain from doing it
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Idea or comment that is repeated frequently
I don't like the refrain used in this poem
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a song or poem that repeats several times
In my favorite song, the words I will survive are the refrain and are repeated many times
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To keep from doing, saying, or thinking something
I had to refrain my anger when I heard the news.
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The Beatles - Hey Jude ( cover by J.Fla )
- And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain.
- Hey Jude refrain
Hey Jude refrain
"Attention All Passengers" - Trevor Noah - (Crazy Normal) LONGER RE-RELEASE
- We ask that everyone return to their seats at this point, and refrain from using the lavatory's.
We ask that everyone return to their seats at this point, and refrain from using the lavatory's.
- "and refrain from using the lavatory's"
"and refrain from using the lavatory's"
Apple iPhone sales fall in nearly all countries | BBC News
- I'm going to refrain from asking you if it's bitten off more than it can chew.
I'm going to refrain from asking you if it's bitten off more than it can chew.
Meeting Someone for the First Time? Don’t Ask About Their Job | Your Money Briefing | WSJ
- Thanks so much for having me; I'll refrain from asking you the question, J.R.
Thanks so much for having me; I'll refrain from asking you the question, J.R.
- I'll refrain from asking you the question, J.R.
I'll refrain from asking you the question, J.R.
TRY NOT TO EAT CHALLENGE! | Teens & College Kids Vs. Food
- - I'm gonna refrain.
I'm refraining.
- I'm gonna refrain. I'm refraining.
- I'm gonna refrain.
I'm gonna refrain.
為什麼很多人對生活逐漸無感，失去動力和熱情？► 試試這個方法 - Dr Andrew Huberman 安德魯．休伯曼博士（中英字幕）
- And so many times throughout the day, but I try and get 25 a day where I actively refrain from doing something that I impulsively want to do.
And so many times throughout the day, but I try and get 25 a day where I actively refrain from doing something that I impulsively want to do.
- but I try and get 25 a day where I actively refrain from doing something that I impulsively want to do.
but I try and get 25 a day where I actively refrain from doing something that I impulsively want to do.
Why Aftersun is a Masterpiece | *Spoilers*
- The refrain of under pressure itself speaks to the tension building in this relationship and the pain stewing inside of her dad.
The refrain of under pressure itself speaks to the tension building in this relationship and the pain stewing inside of her dad.
- The refrain of "Under Pressure" itself speaks to the tension building in this relationship and the pain stewing inside of her dad.
The refrain of "Under Pressure" itself speaks to the tension building in this relationship and the pain stewing inside of her dad.
What Does Gura's Final Song Really Mean?
- Then there's the refrain, burn it down, burn it down, which is repeated throughout the song.
Then there's the refrain, burn it down, burn it down, which is repeated throughout the song.
- Then there's the refrain, "Burn it down, burn it down," which is repeated throughout the song.
Then there's the refrain, "Burn it down, burn it down," which is repeated throughout the song.
Can Trump win a trade war with China? - BBC World Service
- Win-win is a constant refrain from Chinese officials.
Win-win is a constant refrain from Chinese officials.
- Win-win is a constant refrain from Chinese officials.
Win-win is a constant refrain from Chinese officials.
Japan's MAGNETIC LEVITATION Train | Linimo
- In consideration of other passengers, please refrain from putting on makeup, eating, drinking, or talking on your mobile phone, etc. while in the train.
In consideration of other passengers, please refrain from putting on makeup, eating, drinking, or talking on your mobile phone, etc. while in the train.
- In consideration of other passengers, please refrain from putting on makeup, eating, drinking, or talking on your mobile phone, etc., while in the train.
In consideration of other passengers, please refrain from putting on makeup, eating, drinking, or talking on your mobile phone, etc., while in the train.