for fear

A lot of people won't go out at night for fear of being mugged.

因害怕遭到行凶抢劫,许多人在晚上不出门.

When we passed his window, we stepped softly, for fear of disturbing.

我们从他窗前经过时, 放轻了脚步, 唯恐打扰他.

People don'tlike to ask questions for fear of appearing ignorant.

人们不喜欢问问题，害怕自己会显得很无知。

I don't like the children playing in this room, for fear they knock the furniture around.

我不喜欢孩子们在这间房子里玩, 因为怕他们把家具打坏了.

Close the windows for fear of rain.

关上窗户以防下雨.

For fear of disturbing others she spoke with bated breath.

因为怕打扰别人,她低声说话.

He left an hour early for fear of missing his train.

他提前一小时离开以免误了火车.

Don't hide your sickness for fear of treatment.

绝不要讳疾忌医.

He decided not to approach her for fear of rejection.

他因怕遭拒绝决定不再去找她.

She could not speak for fear.

她吓得说不出话来.

They did not want to give evidence for fear of reprisals.

他们因为害怕报复而不想作证。

He couldn't move for fear.

他害怕得动弹不得.

We hurried along for fear we should be late.

我们赶着往前走,唯恐会迟到.

We spoke in whispers for fear that we might wake the baby.

我们轻声说话,以免吵醒婴儿.

He worked hard for fear that he might be fired by the boss.

他拼命地干活惟恐被老板解雇.