[영어 단어] refrain

 

refrain

[뤼f뤠인]
(특히 하고 싶은 것을) 삼가다
자주 반복되는 말/불평, 후렴

If you refrain from doing something, you deliberately do not do it.
A refrain is a short, simple part of a song, which is repeated many times.
A refrain is a comment or saying that people often repeat.
Weather forecasts issue alerts or warnings when there will be fine dust in the air. Many people buy air purifiers for their homes. Children and the elderly refrain from going outside. The windows must be kept shut to block the polluted air.
When there is a fine dust alert, it's important to wear a facial mask. People in masks are a common sight these days. Elderly people and children should refrain from going outdoors.
On some days, the fine dust concentration outside is very high. Quite often, it reaches a dangerous level. On days like that, wearing a pollution mask is a matter of course. It’s also best to refrain from going outdoors.
If your comments are not germane to the current conversation, please refrain from sharing them.

 

 

 

refrain from

~을 삼가다, ~하는 것을 삼가다
~을 자제하다

Weather forecasts issue alerts or warnings when there will be fine dust in the air. Many people buy air purifiers for their homes. Children and the elderly refrain from going outside. The windows must be kept shut to block the polluted air.
Try to refrain from rubbing your eyes.
You should refrain from calling people on the weekends.
When there is a fine dust alert, it's important to wear a facial mask. People in masks are a common sight these days. Elderly people and children should refrain from going outdoors.
Try to refrain from making noise during the movie.
I refrained from eating late-night snacks to lose weight.
It's so hot in Korea in the middle of summer that cool clothing is the general trend. Some companies have office policies to refrain from wearing ties and wear short-sleeved shirts to work. This helps to be less affected by the heat.
You should refrain from smoking near other people.
During the meeting, I tried to refrain from falling asleep.
The only solution is to refrain from using disposable items. Because Korea is small, the shortage of landfills is a major problem.
On some days, the fine dust concentration outside is very high. Quite often, it reaches a dangerous level. On days like that, wearing a pollution mask is a matter of course. It’s also best to refrain from going outdoors.
When heading out with a dog, it’s important to keep the dog on a leash. Owners should train dogs not to bite people, and to refrain from barking.
To stay safe, it’s best to refrain from using your phone willy-nilly when you are on the move.
If your comments are not germane to the current conversation, please refrain from sharing them.
Participants are asked to refrain from using their cell phones during the tour.