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定义

to be afraid (of snakes): 害怕（蛇） idiom
I'm afraid. 我害怕了。
(I'm) afraid (that he is very sick): （我）恐怕（他病得很厉害） idiom
I'm afraid to say that (your plant is dead): 我恐怕得说（你的植物死了） idiom

示例

  • "If the statue were going to be outside, I'm afraid it would corrode."
  • "We've had to lock the door to his hut, I'm afraid."
  • "Luna : I'm afraid not, Philip."
  • "It's not that I'm scared of committing to Betty, it's just that with my history, I'm afraid it might be impossible."
  • "I'm afraid you're disqualified!"
  • "Horatio : These Americans, they are afraid of beauty!"
  • "That sounds very exciting, but I'm afraid I'm not interested."
  • "Brian : Well, without a receipt, I am afraid you're not going to get a cash refund."
  • "I'm afraid the 401(k) plans are reserved for full-time, salaried employees."
  • "I'm afraid you'll have to make an appointment with me to talk about training."
  • "I'm afraid to say you were right."
  • "Lawyer : I'm afraid that there's some bad news as well, Mr. Capone."
  • "I've interviewed scores of candidates, and I'm afraid to say that none of them is up to par."
  • "It's not that I'm scared of committing to Betty, it's just that with my history I'm afraid it might be impossible."
  • "Doctor von Headcold : I'm afraid... you've lost your ability to smell!"
  • "I've looked at your Medical History questionnaire and I'm afraid you won't be able to give blood today."
  • "I read your CV with interest, but I'm afraid to say we have no suitable vacancies at present."
  • "They are trying to break me, Bruno, and I am afraid that despite my rugged, tough exterior, I may not last."
  • "Afraid to go into the deep"
  • "Quite frankly Jean, if I told you about my political views, I'm afraid I would have to kill you."
练习 1
Jean tells Polly that he is afraid to leave. How else could he express this same idea?
Jean tells Polly that he is afraid to leave. How else could he express this same idea?
We say that one "is" scared (or fearful, or afraid) in English. We do not use the verb "have" to express being "afraid" or "scared".
Jean tells Polly "I am afraid". Another way to say this is "I am scared". To be afraid or scared is to be "frightened" or "fearful".
We say that one "is" scared (or fearful, or afraid) in English. We do not use the verb "have" to express being "afraid" or "scared". We usually say "I am scared" or "I am afraid".
"Fear" is a noun, and cannot be used as an adjective, as it is here. We might say "I am fearful (of big dogs)", although this is an uncommon construction. We usually say "I am scared" or "I am afraid".
练习 2
Moira asks Lance, "Aren't you scared?".
How else could she ask this question?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Moira asks Lance, "Aren't you scared?".
How else could she ask this question?

There may be more than one correct answer!
One is afraid (or fearful, or scared) in English. We don't use the verb "have" to express being "afraid" or "scared". We usually say "I am scared" or "I am afraid". The question "haven't you afraid?" is grammatically incorrect.
This is one way to ask this question correctly. "To be afraid" is to be scared or frightened.
One is scared (or fearful, or afraid) in English. We don't use the verb "have" to express being "afraid" or "scared". We usually say "I am scared" or "I am afraid". The question "haven't you scared?" is grammatically incorrect.
This is one way to ask this question correctly. "To be frightened" is to be scared or afraid.
练习 3
Mr. MacGregor asks Brian a question which he doesn't want to answer. Brian responds:

"I'm but I'm I don't have any on that at this time".
Mr. MacGregor asks Brian a question which he doesn't want to answer. Brian responds:

"I'm sorry 1 but I'm afraid 2 I don't have any comments 3 on that at this time".
1 sorry: "Sorry" is the better choice here. The expression "I am sorry" is used when we want to say that we "regret" something. It is a synonym of "I apologize", and is used by Brian in the conversation. Example: "I'm sorry but I don't believe you're telling the truth".
1 apologise: It is grammatically incorrect to say "I'm apologise". This construction should read "I apologise". However, it was not used by Brian in the conversation.
2 afraid: "Afraid" is the correct answer here. The expression "I'm afraid (that)" is used to express regret or disappointment. Example: "I'm afraid that I won't be able to attend your wedding".
2 scared: It does not make sense to use the term "scared" here, and moreover, Brian does not use it in the conversation.
3 comments: "Comments" is the better choice here. A "comment" is a "remark" or "explanation". Brian is saying that he does not want to say anything in response to Mr. MacGregor's question. Example: "Do you have any comments to make in your defence?".
3 commentaries: A "commentary" is a series of notes or an essay on a certain topic. Example: "I'd like you to write a commentary on Chartier's poem". It does not make sense to use this term here, and moreover it is not the word that Brian uses.
练习 4
Select the sentence(s) which use(s) the term "afraid" correctly.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the sentence(s) which use(s) the term "afraid" correctly.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This sentence uses the term "afraid" correctly. "To be afraid of something" is to be "frightened" or "scared of it". In the dialogue, Horatio says that "Americans... are afraid of beauty". Another example: "Don't be afraid, little boy. I just want to be your friend".
This is not correct. The term "afraid" can only be used to describe living beings, not films. We can describe horror films as "scary" or "frightening".
This is a correct use of the term "afraid". Here, the speaker is expressing their "regret", or saying that the situation is "unfortunate". This construction is used in the dialogue, when Susie says "I'm afraid it's not just the Americans who aren't happy". Another example: "I'm afraid the cricket match has been cancelled due to bad weather".
练习 5
"Afraid" and "scared" often have a similar meaning, but not always! Look at the sentences below and decide if they are correct or incorrect.

I am afraid of ghosts. --->

I'm afraid I have to refuse your application for this job. --->

I'm scared I won't be able to attend your party tonight. --->

Jean is scared of spiders --->
"Afraid" and "scared" often have a similar meaning, but not always! Look at the sentences below and decide if they are correct or incorrect.

I am afraid of ghosts. ---> correct 1

I'm afraid I have to refuse your application for this job. ---> correct 2

I'm scared I won't be able to attend your party tonight. ---> incorrect 3

Jean is scared of spiders ---> correct 4
1 correct: This is a correct sentence. The adjective "afraid" can always be used when one has a fear of something. Another example: "I'm afraid of elevators: let's take the stairs". In fact, you can use either "afraid" or "scared" here.
1 incorrect: This is not an incorrect sentence.
2 correct: "Afraid" works here. Sometimes, the adjective "afraid" does not suggest a literal fear, but rather a regrettable or unfortunate circumstance. In this context, it can be a way of saying "I'm sorry that", or "unfortunately". Another example: "I'm afraid I won't be able to travel to Rome with you".
2 incorrect: This sentence was correctly written.
3 incorrect: This sentence is incorrect. "Afraid" would be a better word than "scared" to express regret about missing an event: "I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your party tonight" is a polite way to say you're sorry that you won't be going to the party.
3 correct: This sentence is not accurately phrased. "Scared" refers to a real fear of something frightening or terrible, rather than to an unfortunate circumstance like missing a party.
4 correct: This sentence is a classic example of how to express a habitual fear. Everyone is scared of something! "Afraid" would also work in this context. For example, we can either say "I'm scared of ghosts" or "I'm afraid of ghosts".
4 incorrect: There is nothing wrong with this sentence as written.

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