for fear of

英 [fɔː fɪə əv] 美 [fɔːr fɪr əv]

• 唯恐； 以免； 担心

for fear of的用法和样例：

例句

1. He is jealous of his possessions.
   他唯恐失掉自己的财产。
2. We hurried along for fear we should be late.
   我们赶着往前走，唯恐会迟到。
3. He whispered for fear lest his son should hear.
   他悄声耳语，以免给儿子听见。
4. We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.
   我们悄悄说话，以免惊醒警卫。
5. They lived in hourly dread of discovery.
   他们时时刻刻担心被人发觉。
6. His parents were anxious for his safety.
   他父母为他的安全担心。