| 释义 |
● for fear of sth /of doing sth ● for fear (that )… to avoid the danger of sth happening 唯恐，以免（发生危险）◆ We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards . 我们悄悄说话，以免惊醒警卫。◆ I had to run away for fear (that ) he might one day kill me .我只好逃走，生怕他有一天把我杀了。See also fear |