How to understand the word "refrain" in this sentence?
In a refrain now common in Beijing corridors of power, he praises the former Tennessee senator:" he is a straighforward and sincere. And he knows Clinton very well."
Who could explain the first sentence for me in Chinese or even in English is fine..
Your help would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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, a refrain) because these words are so often said by those who are in power in Beijing -- those who can be found in the corridors (hallways) of government buildings in Beijing.
The words are: "He is straightforward and sincere.
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He praises the man who used to occupy the position of senator for the U.S. State of Tennessee. He praises that man with words that are as well known as the chorus (repeating) section of a song (i.e., a refrain) because these words are so often said by those who are in power in Beijing -- those who can be found in the corridors (hallways) of governmen