refrain

更新时间:2026-06-24 18:20:06   栏目: 英语词典

Refrain 作为英文单词有多重含义,常见的用法如下:

1. 基本含义

动词:表示“克制”,“抑制”,“避免做某事”。

名词:指“诗歌或歌曲中的副歌”或“重复的部分”。

2. 音标

/rɪˈfreɪn/

3. 翻译

动词:克制,避免

名词:副歌,重复的部分

4. 读音

/rɪˈfreɪn/(音标)

5. 用法

动词用法:指某人自觉或自愿停止做某件事情,通常是因为它是不合适的或可能带来不良后果。

例句:Please refrain from smoking in the building.
(请在大楼内避免吸烟。)

 

名词用法:在诗歌或歌曲中,指经常重复的词语或句子部分,尤其是出现在诗歌的某些位置,通常用于强调某个主题或情感。

例句:The refrain of the song was very catchy.
(那首歌的副歌非常朗朗上口。)

 

6. 例句

Please refrain from using your mobile phone during the meeting.
(请在会议中避免使用手机。)

I tried to refrain from laughing, but it was too funny.
(我试图忍住笑,但实在太好笑了。)

He refrained from commenting on the situation.
(他避免对这件事发表评论。)

The teacher asked the students to refrain from talking during the exam.
(老师要求学生在考试时避免讲话。)

The singer’s refrain was the most memorable part of the song.
(那位歌手的副歌是那首歌最令人记住的部分。)

She refrained from making any further accusations.
(她避免了进一步的指控。)

Refrain from making rude comments during the discussion.
(在讨论中避免做出无礼的评论。)

The refrain of the song echoed in my mind long after I heard it.
(那首歌的副歌在我听完之后很久还在我的脑海中回响。)

The coach advised the players to refrain from arguing on the field.
(教练建议队员们在场上避免争论。)

He refrained from taking part in the argument.
(他避免参与这场争论。)

7. 短语搭配

Refrain from + 动词原形:避免做某事

Example: Refrain from interrupting the speaker.
(避免打断发言人。)

 

Sing a refrain:唱副歌

Example: The choir sang the refrain beautifully.
(合唱团唱得副歌非常动听。)

 

8. 总结

“Refrain”常用于表示自我控制或约束,避免某种行为。在艺术中,它也指歌曲、诗歌中的副歌部分,具有重复的性质,通常用来突出某个主题或情感。