Fear
01
恐惧, 害怕
a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried
例子
The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
对高度的恐惧阻止了他爬上梯子。
She experienced a rush of fear when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
当她在黑暗中听到一个奇怪的声音时，她经历了一阵恐惧。
02
a general sense of anxiety or worry, not necessarily tied to an immediate danger
例子
She was filled with fear about the outcome of the exam.
Economic uncertainty caused widespread fear among the population.
03
a feeling of profound respect, reverence, or awe
例子
She treated the sacred text with fear and reverence.
The students held fear for the wise teacher.
to fear
01
害怕, 担心
to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event
Transitive: to fear that
例子
He feared that his secrets would come to light during the investigation.
他害怕在调查过程中他的秘密会曝光。
She feared her injury would prevent her from competing in the finals.
她害怕自己的伤势会阻止她参加决赛。
02
害怕, 恐惧
to be scared of someone or something
Transitive: to fear a situation or event
例子
She feared the dark and always slept with a nightlight on.
她害怕黑暗，总是开着夜灯睡觉。
He feared heights and avoided standing close to the edge of tall buildings.
他害怕高处，避免站在高楼边缘附近。
03
害怕, 担心
to feel regret or concern when delivering bad news or an apology
Transitive: to fear that
例子
I fear I may have arrived too late for the meeting.
我担心我可能到会太晚了。
I fear I do n’t have the answer you ’re looking for.
我恐怕没有你要找的答案。
04
惧怕, 敬畏
to show deep respect and admiration for God
Transitive: to fear God
例子
They were taught to fear God and follow His teachings.
他们被教导要敬畏上帝并遵循他的教导。
The scriptures remind us to fear the Lord with all our hearts.
圣经提醒我们要全心全意地敬畏主。
05
害怕, 担心
to feel worried or nervous about an upcoming event or situation
Transitive: to fear an upcoming event or situation
例子
They feared the results of the medical test.
他们害怕医疗测试的结果。
She feared the conversation with her partner about their future.
她害怕与伴侣谈论他们的未来。
