for fear of

介词 prep.
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英文释义

介词 prep.
  1. In order to attempt to prevent the risk of (a particular incident or event occurring). idiomatic
    — [...] but in the damp conditions prevailing the driver sensibly was unwilling to attempt the climb up through Combe Down tunnel without help, for fear of slipping to a standstill in the unventilated bore, [...].
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