for fear of的用法和樣例:
例句
- He is jealous of his possessions.
他唯恐失掉自己的財產。 - We hurried along for fear we should be late.
我們趕著往前走,唯恐會遲到。 - He whispered for fear lest his son should hear.
他悄聲耳語,以免給兒子聽見。 - We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.
我們悄悄說話,以免驚醒警衛。 - They lived in hourly dread of discovery.
他們時時刻刻擔心被人發覺。 - His parents were anxious for his safety.
他父母為他的安全擔心。