"afraid not" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 恐怕不是
• 恐怕不能

Definition

是一种礼貌、委婉地表达“不是”或拒绝请求的方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于口语和礼貌的对话中，多在被问问题或请求后使用，比直接说'no'更委婉。英式英语中较常见。

Examples

"Can you help me tomorrow?" "Afraid not. I’m busy."

“你明天能帮我吗？”“**恐怕不能**。我很忙。”

I asked if she had the ticket, but she said, "Afraid not."

我问她有没有票，她说：“**恐怕没有**。”

Is the store open today? Afraid not.

今天商店开门吗？**恐怕不是**。

I wish I could join you, but afraid not this time.

我真希望能和你一起去，但**恐怕这次不能**。

You looking for Joe? Afraid not, haven’t seen him all day.

你在找乔吗？**恐怕没有**，我一天都没见到他。

Would you mind waiting another hour? Afraid not, I have to go.

你能再等一个小时吗？**恐怕不行**，我得走了。