| 词汇 | fear for |
| 释义 | Phr V fear for fears, fearing, feared fear for sth/sb slightly formal to be worried about something, or to be worried that someone is in dangerAfter 50 workers were laid off many people feared for their jobs.John had not been seen for over 24 hours, and she feared for his safety. (= she was afraid that he might not be safe)When their daughter was taken into hospital with an unknown disease, they feared for her. fear for sth/sb if you fear for something or someone, you feel worried that they many be in danger: Calaway assured him that he has no reason to fear for his job.fear for sb's life/safety Fearing for his life, Williams left the country. Witnesses feared for their safety and refused to give reporters their true names. fear for (someone or something)To be concerned or worried about someone or something. I just fear for you going out all alone so late at night. The sight of my boys with a ball in the house makes me fear for all of our valuables! fear for someone or somethingto be afraid for the safety of someone or something; to worry about someone or something. I fear for Tom. He has gone to a very dangerous place. I don't want to go down that rocky trail. I fear for my car. |
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