shēng​pà HSK7

for fear that

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7 sentences

  1. He walked very softly for fear of disturbing the people in the room.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  2. He grabbed my arm tightly, afraid I might fall.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  3. He walked very lightly in the woods for fear of startling the birds.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  4. He is very cautious in his dealings, for fear that someone might find a handle against him.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  5. He closed the door carefully, for fear of disturbing the neighbors.

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  6. He was on edge all night, for fear that he would fail the exam.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
  7. As soon as he heard the knock on the door, he was on edge, fearing it was a debt collector.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary