高考英语实用短语 for fear of
释义:
for fear of 为了避免,唯恐
例句:
The report was held back for fear of prejudicing his trial.
因为担心会使他的审判带有偏见,该报告没有公开。
The article was spiked for fear of legal action against the newspaper.
因担心被提起诉讼,报社未发表那篇文章。
I should have to give up my place in time, for fear of doing my muscles an injury.
我应该及时辞掉我的工作,因为担心我的肌肉受伤。
They did not want to give evidence for fear of reprisals.
他们因为害怕报复而不想作证。
He didn't want any further involvement for fear of retribution.
由于害怕遭到惩罚,他不想进一步卷进去。
She was afraid to say anything to them for fear of hurting their feelings.
她不敢对他们说什么,惟恐伤害他们的感情。
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.
我们悄悄说话,以免惊醒警卫。
People are afraid to venture out for fear of sniper attacks.
人们不敢冒险外出,害怕狙击手的袭击。
I don't know why the guy yelled at me. And as for going back there, certainly I would never go back, for fear of receiving further abuse.
我不知道为什么这个家伙冲我吼叫。至于回到那儿去,我肯定永远也不会回去了,生怕遭到更多的虐待。
People don't like to ask questions for fear of appearing ignorant.
人们不喜欢问问题,生怕显得自己无知。
I have omitted calling on you for fear of disturbing you.
我怕打扰你而没有来拜访你。