fear
US /fɪr/
UK /fɪr/
名詞
1.
恐懼, 害怕
an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
範例:
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She felt a sudden surge of fear when she heard the strange noise.
當她聽到奇怪的聲音時，突然感到一陣恐懼。
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His greatest fear is losing his family.
他最大的恐懼是失去家人。
2.
敬畏, 畏懼
a feeling of respect and wonder for something powerful or sacred
範例:
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They lived in fear of God.
他們生活在對上帝的敬畏中。
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The ancient people held the mountains in great fear.
古代人對山脈懷有極大的敬畏。
動詞
1.
害怕, 恐懼
be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful
範例:
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I fear spiders.
我害怕蜘蛛。
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She feared for her life.
她害怕失去生命。
2.
擔心, 憂慮
feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of
範例:
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I fear for his safety.
我擔心他的安全。
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She feared that the news would upset him.
她擔心這個消息會讓他心煩。
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