for fear that [fɔ: fiə ðæt]

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附加级

以免，惟恐

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。