for fear that

• 以免； 唯恐

for fear that的用法和样例：

例句

1. He whispered for fear lest his son should hear.
   他悄声耳语，以免给儿子听见。
2. We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.
   我们悄悄说话，以免惊醒警卫。
3. We hurried along for fear we should be late.
   我们赶着往前走，唯恐会迟到。
4. The two gangsters seem to be eager for the fray.
   那两个歹徒似乎唯恐不乱。