fear

• 一种不愉快的情绪，由认为某人或某物危险、可能带来痛苦或构成威胁的想法引起。

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1. Emotion of dangerA2formal

   An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

   恐惧

   • She felt a sudden fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • His fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
   • The child's fear of the dark kept him awake.

   同义词alarmanxietyapprehensiondismaydreadfrighthorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   反义词boldnessbraverycouragefearlessness

2. B1formal

   A feeling of anxiety or worry about something that might happen.

   担忧

   • He expressed his fear that the project might fail.
   • There is a growing fear of unemployment in the region.
   • Her fear of losing her job made her work harder.

   同义词anxietyapprehensionconcerndreadforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   反义词braverycalmnessconfidencecourage

3. B2formal

   A feeling of deep respect or awe, often mixed with fear.

   敬畏

   • The ancient people lived in fear of the gods.
   • He spoke of the king with fear and reverence.
   • The soldiers had a healthy fear of their commander.

   同义词awedreadrespectreverenceveneration

• 表示对可能发生的事情感到害怕或担忧的动词，也可指敬畏或顾虑。

A verb used to express the feeling of being afraid or worried about something that might happen.

1. Be afraid ofA2formal

   To be scared or frightened of someone or something.

   害怕

   • She fears spiders more than anything else.
   • He fears the dark and always sleeps with a light on.
   • Many people fear public speaking.

   同义词apprehenddreadshrink from

   反义词braveconfrontface

2. Worry aboutB1formal

   To be worried or anxious about a possible future event or outcome.

   担心

   • I fear that we might miss the deadline.
   • They fear the worst after the earthquake.
   • She fears losing her job due to the company's financial troubles.

   同义词agonizeapprehenddreadfretworry

   反义词embracewelcome

3. Regret to sayB2formal

   Used to express that something unpleasant is true or likely.

   恐怕

   • I fear I have bad news for you.
   • He fears he cannot attend the wedding.
   • We fear the situation will only get worse.

   同义词suspect