意味(日本語)

遠慮する、(手綱で)後ろへ引く

語源

• fren- : L.frenum=bridle, reins（手綱）

意味(英語)

• (verb-intransitive) To hold oneself back; forbear: refrained from swearing.
• (verb-transitive) Archaic To restrain or hold back; curb.
• (noun) A phrase, verse, or group of verses repeated at intervals throughout a song or poem, especially at the end of each stanza.
• (noun) Music for the refrain of a poem.
• (noun) A song or melody.

例文

• "It takes a certain sort of film fan to like a Western," said Mr. Cenac, taking a break after the late-evening show, which also featured drinking games (one gulp after anyone gets shot) and a sing-along (the title refrain of Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" after each wanted poster is glimpsed).