"for fear that" in Chinese (Simplified)
以免生怕
Definition
用于表示因为害怕可能发生不好的事而避免做某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'For fear that' 语气正式，多见于书面语，后面接完整句子，常用来表达担心发生某事。口语中可用 '以防' 或 '怕…'。
Examples
She lowered her voice for fear that someone might hear.
她压低了声音，**以免**有人听到。
He hid his money for fear that it would be stolen.
他把钱藏起来，**生怕**被偷走。
I didn't go out for fear that it might rain.
我没出去，**以免**下雨。
Don’t speak so loudly for fear that the neighbors will complain.
别说那么大声，**以免**邻居抱怨。
We left early for fear that we’d miss the train.
我们提早离开，**生怕**错过火车。
He avoided telling her the truth for fear that it would hurt her feelings.
他没有告诉她真相，**以免**伤害她的感情。