Fear

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定义

to fear: 害怕，受惊吓 verb
I fear that the clients aren't happy.我担心客户不高兴
a fear: 害怕，恐惧 noun
a fear of heights 恐高症

UK: Clowns and terrorist attacks are my greatest fears.
US: She feared her father when she was younger.

示例

  • "I've also developed a deep understanding of the full range of human reactions: fear, apprehension, concern, as well as intense anger."
  • "This fear of rejection?"
  • "We've done our best to incorporate new green ideas, but I fear we're only scratching the surface of what could be done."
  • "This fear of being alone forever?"
  • "The principle reason for my resignation is my fear of being murdered."
  • "As an accountant, I deal with many papers, and I fear that my office would become a real mess without the presence of a stapler."
  • "Getting to know all about you and your feelings and your dreams and your fears and your goals."
  • "Not only did you explicitly disobey my wishes, but somehow you managed to kidnap the most feared judge in California - Frederick F."
  • "Lance : Moira, there comes a time in every man's life when he has got to stand next to an active volcano and conquer that fear like a man."
  • "The idea is that a man can create a sense of untouchable, unquestionable power around himself simply by wearing the perfect suit: colleagues fear him, bosses respect him and clients trust him. All this, thanks to his suit."
  • "Bubbles' tragic isolation is just the latest incident in the growing fear of a possible "fish flu" pandemic."
  • "Scientists initially thought that the result was an anomaly, and feared their data was tainted, however repeated testing confirmed that the data was in fact valid."
  • "Rupert : Well Brent, the European Commission has expressed fears that the number of fish in the North Sea is running low due to overfishing."
  • "Fear of 'manboobs' contributed to the slump in sales of the Kalvin Krime 'Solo' range aimed at the youth market."
  • "I fear not only for our safety, but for our sanity."
  • "Our CEO kindly decided not to press charges, but I fear that one more such incident would tip the balance."
  • "It must not be taken lightly and therefore it must be entered reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God."
  • "Sadly, his fears came true last month when he killed himself by cutting off his own head and jumping into the sea."
练习 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the dialogue you just heard. The words in brackets are synonyms of the word you are looking for! Each term is used only once. Note that this is not a transcription of the dialogue you listened to!

Luna: I can't sleep lately. I've been having strange (sleep, visions). Well actually they're more like nightmares!
Horatio: So?
Luna: I keep imagining that I'm jumping out of an airplane, but instead of a parachute I have an umbrella.
Horatio: That sounds fun! I've made a list of things I want to achieve before I turn 110, and skydiving is my number one (objective).
Luna: Are you kidding? It's so scary. Falling from airplanes is my greatest (anxiety, apprehension).
Horatio: I hope you don't find this rude, but I'm going to leave now.
Luna: No one understands me! I'm going to find Donna Donovan!
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the dialogue you just heard. The words in brackets are synonyms of the word you are looking for! Each term is used only once. Note that this is not a transcription of the dialogue you listened to!

Luna: I can't sleep lately. I've been having strange dreams 1 (sleep, visions). Well actually they're more like nightmares!
Horatio: So?
Luna: I keep imagining that I'm jumping out of an airplane, but instead of a parachute I have an umbrella.
Horatio: That sounds fun! I've made a list of things I want to achieve before I turn 110, and skydiving is my number one goal 2 (objective).
Luna: Are you kidding? It's so scary. Falling from airplanes is my greatest fear 3 (anxiety, apprehension).
Horatio: I hope you don't find this rude, but I'm going to leave now.
Luna: No one understands me! I'm going to find Donna Donovan!
1 dreams: "A dream" is a series of images, ideas, or emotions which occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. "A dream" can also describe a goal or hope that one has. For example: My dream is to own a small island one day.
2 goal: A "goal" is an objective. We often use the term to describe things we want to accomplish. Donna tells the staff that she wants to learn about their goals.
3 fear: A "fear" is a worry, concern or phobia. Luna tells Horatio that falling out of an airplane is one of her greatest fears. Donna tells the staff that she wants to learn about their fears.
练习 2
'I fear we're only scratching the surface of what could be done.'
This could also be expressed as: 'I am that Delavigne has only implemented measures.'

'We've already introduced the quick fixes.'
In this context, a 'quick fix' normally describes a .
'I fear we're only scratching the surface of what could be done.'
This could also be expressed as: 'I am concerned 1 that Delavigne has only implemented superficial 2 measures.'

'We've already introduced the quick fixes.'
In this context, a 'quick fix' normally describes a short-term solution 3.
1 concerned: This is correct. In the sentence 'I fear that we're only scratching the surface...', 'I fear that...' is synonymous with 'I am concerned that...' or 'I am worried that...'. Example: I fear that they may be late for the wedding. 'I fear that...' is used idiomatically to express a 'concern' or 'worry', not a literal 'fear'. This figurative use of 'fear' is often signaled by the term 'that' which directly follows.
1 frightened: This is incorrect. The adjective 'frightened' is too strong to be used in this context. Bruno is not literally 'scared' or 'frightened' about the measures implemented by Delavigne, he is 'concerned' about them. Bruno is not expressing a real 'fear' in the sense of being 'scared' or 'frightened'.
1 saddened: This is incorrect. Bruno is not 'saddened' by the measures implemented by Delavigne. When something 'saddens' someone, it makes them 'sad' or 'unhappy', for example: The fact that my father couldn't come to my wedding really saddened me.
1 hoping: This is incorrect. The verbs 'hope' and 'fear' are opposite in meaning.
2 superficial: This is the correct answer. 'To scratch the surface' means to treat something 'superficially' or to deal lightly with a subject. The expression often signals that 'more can be done' or that there is room for improvement. Example: The police are only scratching the surface of the corruption scandal, more investigation need to be done. Bruno means that the company has only put in place temporary or superficial measures for helping the environment, and that there is more work to be done in this regard.
2 expensive: This is incorrect. The expression 'to scratch the surface' is unrelated to the 'expense' of something.
2 destructive: This is incorrect. The expression 'to scratch the surface' is unrelated to how 'destructive' something is.
2 misguided: This is incorrect. The expression 'to scratch the surface' is unrelated to whether an action is 'misguided', 'unwise', or 'ill-judged'.
3 short-term solution: This is correct. A 'quick fix' is a 'short-term' or 'temporary' solution, often put in place at the last minute or because of time or money constraints, for example: Taking Prozac is often a quick fix for those suffering from depression. Bruno says that Delavigne Corp has already introduced the 'quick fixes', which means that his company has put quick or easy measures in place, which aren't necessarily long-term solutions.
3 repair: This is incorrect. Although 'to fix' is synonymous with 'to repair' in many contexts, the expression '(to introduce a) quick fix' expresses a different sense than a 'repair'. A 'quick fix' is really a temporary or 'short-term' solution. Moreover, the Delavigne Corporation hasn't 'repaired' anything, rather they have introduced temporary or superficial measures to help the environment.
3 low-cost alternative: This is incorrect. Although a 'quick fix' can be inexpensive (or of 'low cost'), this is not the meaning of the term in this context. A 'quick fix' describes the duration of the solution, not its cost.
3 plan of action: This is incorrect. A 'quick fix' is unrelated to a 'plan of action'.
练习 3
Bruno writes that Frederick F. Fielding is "the most feared judge in California".

This means Frederick F. Fielding is:
Bruno writes that Frederick F. Fielding is "the most feared judge in California".

This means Frederick F. Fielding is:
This is incorrect. A powerful person may have power, authority, or influence. Powerful people are sometimes feared, but "powerful" and "feared" are not synonyms.
This is correct. If someone is "feared", it means that they are scary or make people feel frightened or afraid. Notice the difference in use between adjective and past participle: "I saw a scary horror film the other day and when I was watching it I was scared".
This is incorrect. If someone is respected it means they are regarded with honour or esteem. Someone who is feared could also be respected, but the two terms are not synonyms.
This is incorrect. If someone is volatile they are changeable and erratic. For example: "the singer of our rock group is extremely volatile - sometimes he doesn't feel like singing and we have to cancel our concerts at the last minute."
练习 4
Bruno opens the conference call by saying: I trust you both had a chance to put together some compelling arguments.

This sentence could be rephrased: I you both had a chance to put together some arguments.
Bruno opens the conference call by saying: I trust you both had a chance to put together some compelling arguments.

This sentence could be rephrased: I hope 1 you both had a chance to put together some persuasive 2 arguments.
1 hope: To "trust" is to have confidence in someone or something. The verb is often used idiomatically to express a sense of expectation or belief. When Bruno says "I trust that you have put together some compelling arguments", he is saying that he hopes, expects or imagines that Philip and Susie developed some compelling arguments. Though "hope" and "trust" aren't truly synonymous with each other, replacing "trust" with "hope" in this sentence expresses the same meaning.
1 think: "Think" cannot replace "trust" in this sentence. If Bruno said "I think you have both put together some compelling arguments", he would be stating his opinion, however the verb "trust" indicates that Bruno expects that Philip and Susie have come up with compelling arguments. Though the difference between these two verbs is subtle, there is a significant difference between the two terms in this context.
1 doubt: "Doubt" cannot replace "trust" in this sentence. If Bruno "doubts" that Susie and Philip have come up with compelling arguments, than he doesn't expect them to have done so. Bruno's sentence expresses the opposite idea: that he expects that Susie and Philip have developed compelling arguments. To "doubt" is to be skeptical or undecided about something.
1 fear: "Fear" cannot replace "trust" in this sentence. If Bruno "fears" that Susie and Philip have put together some compelling arguments, than he is "scared" or worried that they have done this. Bruno's sentence expresses the opposite idea: that he expects that Susie and Philip have developed compelling arguments. To "fear" is to be scared or afraid.
2 persuasive: A "compelling" argument "motivates" or forces or drives someone. The verb "to compel" means to drive to action. For example: the carrot compelled the mule to move forward. As an adjective, "compelling" refers to anything that exerts pressure or force. Bruno hopes that Susie and Philip have developed arguments which are "compelling", which will motivate him to make a decision. "Persuasive" might replace the term "compelling" in this sentence.
2 concise: A "concise" argument is short and succinct. Bruno is not referring to the length or clarity of the argument in this sentence, but to how persuasive or convincing they are.
2 clear: A "clear" argument is straightforward and easy to understand. Bruno is not referring to the clarity of the arguments in this sentence, but to how persuasive or convincing they are.
2 well-researched: A "well-researched" argument has been well studied. Bruno is not referring to this when he talks about "compelling" arguments.

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