refrain

忍住、克制、避免正式；常接 from

Please refrain from using your phone during the performance.

表演进行中请勿使用手机。

副歌、叠句

The whole audience sang along with the refrain.

全场观众跟著一起唱副歌。

老调、老生常谈

Higher rent is a familiar refrain among young workers.

房租变贵是年轻上班族常挂在嘴边的话。