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refrains

/rɪˈfreɪnz/

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verb

控える, 慎む

To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

Examples :

"The teacher refrained from scolding the student, choosing instead to explain the assignment again. "

先生は生徒を叱るのを控え、代わりに課題をもう一度説明することにしました。

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verb

控える, 自制する

To show restraint; to hold oneself back.

Examples :

"He refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "

彼は健康を維持するために、週の間は甘いものを食べるのを控えています。

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verb

控える, 慎む

To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.

Examples :

"She refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "

彼女は健康を保つために、週の間はお菓子を食べるのを控えています。

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verb

控える, 慎む

(with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.

Examples :

""She refrains from eating candy before dinner so she won't spoil her appetite." "

彼女は夕食前にキャンディーを食べるのを控えて、食欲をなくさないようにしています。

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verb

控える, 慎む

To abstain from (food or drink).

Examples :

"To stay healthy, Sarah refrains from sugary drinks. "

健康を保つために、サラは砂糖入りの飲み物を控えています。

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noun

リフレイン, 繰り返し

The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

Examples :

"The song's catchiness comes from its simple refrains, easily remembered and sung by the whole crowd. "

その歌のキャッチーさは、簡単に覚えられ、聴衆全体で歌われるシンプルなリフレインから生まれます。

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noun

決まり文句, 常套句

A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.

Examples :

"At family gatherings, my grandfather's usual refrains are complaints about the rising cost of coffee and how much better things were in his day. "

家族の集まりでは、祖父の決まり文句は、コーヒーの高騰と、彼の時代がいかに良かったかについての不満です。

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