fear

vt

1. 害怕，畏惧

• There was nothing to fear. 没什么可怕的。

• She fears snakes. 她怕蛇。

2. 担心

• I fear that we may be late. 我担心我们要迟到了。

• “Is she seriously ill?” “I fear so.” “她病得很厉害吗？”“恐怕是的。”

vi 害怕，忧虑

• I fear for his safety. 我担心他的安全。

• She feared to speak in his presence. 她怕在他的面前说话。