afraid
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/əˈfreɪd/
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/əˈfreɪd/
Experiencing fear or anxiety.
She was afraid that the strange noise was a burglar.
她害怕那奇怪的噪音是個竊賊。
Having concerns about potential negative outcomes.
Tamsin was afraid she would embarrass herself at the party.
塔姆辛擔心她在派對上會讓自己尷尬。
Feeling apprehensive about the well-being of someone or something.
He was afraid for his job after several colleagues were laid off.
幾名同事被解雇後,他擔心自己的工作。