afraid
英英释意
- 1. filled with fear or apprehension;
- "afraid even to turn his head"
- "suddenly looked afraid"
- "afraid for his life"
- "afraid of snakes"
- "afraid to ask questions"
- 2. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement;
- "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"
- "he was afraid he would have to let her go"
- "I'm afraid you're wrong"
- 3. feeling worry or concern or insecurity;
- "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"
- "terribly afraid of offending someone"
- "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
- 4. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness;
- "afraid of hard work"
- "affaid to show emotion"