| 单词 | afraid |
| 释义 | afraid —afraid /əˈfreɪd/ adjective (SORRY) I'm afraid...► A2 used to politely introduce bad news or disagreement: » This is your room - it's rather small, I'm afraid.» I don't agree at all, I'm afraid.» I'm afraid you've completely misunderstood the question.» [+ (that)] I'm afraid (that) we can't come this evening after all.» "Was she impressed with our work?" "I'm afraid not (= no)."» "Does this mean I've got to leave?" "I'm afraid so." (= Yes.)Thesaurus+: ↑Making and accepting apologiesadjective [after verb] (FEAR) ► A2 feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation: » He was/felt suddenly afraid.» I've always been afraid of flying/heights/spiders.» She was afraid for her children (= feared that they might be hurt).» [+ to infinitive] Don't be afraid to say what you think.» [+ (that)] She was afraid (that) he might be upset if she told him.Thesaurus+: ↑Afraid• • • Extra Examples:» She's afraid of being attacked if she walks across the park.» He wasn't afraid to stand up to bullies.» The government is afraid of further serious rioting today.» Being afraid of the dark, she always slept with the light on.» Don't go up the tower if you're afraid of heights. |
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