refrain
/rɪˈfreɪn/
re · frain
rɪ · ˈfreɪn
English Definition
v. to hold oneself back from doing something
Significado en Español
abstenerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiềm chế, nhịn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(opposite) + frain(bind) → to refrain, restrain.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the concert hall, the audience was asked to refrain from talking during the performance.
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A
continue
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B
abstain
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C
engage
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D
proceed
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B — abstain.
“refrain” means v. to hold oneself back from doing something
Common questions about “refrain”
What does “refrain” mean?
refrain — v. to hold oneself back from doing something. In Chinese: 克制, 忍住.
How do you pronounce “refrain”?
refrain is pronounced /rɪˈfreɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · frain.
Is “refrain” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. refrain appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “refrain”?
re(opposite) + frain(bind) → to refrain, restrain.
