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lest
CONJ.释义Meaning
conj.唯恐，以免，免得
指因为担心；为了防止某事发生
for fear that; in order to prevent something from happening
例句Examples
conj.唯恐，以免，免得
- 01
He walked slowly lest he (should) slip.
他走得很慢以免滑倒。
- 02
He took an umbrella with him lest he (should) get caught in the shower.
他因为担心下阵雨，带了把伞。
- 03
I'm afraid lest he (should) be involved in the scandal.
我害怕他卷入丑闻。
- 04
She spoke quietly lest she wake the baby.
她轻声说话以免吵醒婴儿。
- 05
They hid the money lest it be stolen.
他们把钱藏起来以免被偷。
注意事项
- lest 用于 fear, be afraid 之后，等于 that。