「以免」用法大全 |for fear of、for fear that和lest誰接原V?

for fear of 怎麼用呢?不同於表示「為了」的短語,in order to V、in order that用來表示要達到的目的,for fear of用於表達相反的意思。

如果要表示避免讓某事發生的目的,除了基本的in order not to V外,可以用for fear of、for fear that S V、lest,意思是「以免」或「唯恐」。這幾個用法後面接續的部分各有不同,要特別留意喔!

一起來學習「以免」、「唯恐」的用法吧!(in case也有相同意思,用法請見連結。)

以免的用法

 

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for fear of 等用法

I. in order not to V

  1. in order not to表示想避免的事情。
  2. 意思是「為了不要」。

 

The speaker cleared his throat in order not to have his cracked during the speech.

(演講者清了清嗓子,以免在演講中嗓音變啞。)

→ in order + not to V

 

The lady set the alarm clock in order not to miss her favorite talk show.

(這位女士設置了鬧鐘,以免錯過她最喜歡的脫口秀節目。)

→ in order + not to V

 

The lady always wears a seatbelt in the car in order not to get injured in an accident.

(這女士總是在汽車裡繫安全帶,以防發生事故受傷。)

→ in order + not to V

 

I didn’t tell her the truth in order not to hurt her feelings.

(我沒有告訴她真相,為了不要傷害她的感情。)

→ in order + not to V

 

II. for fear of  N/V-ing

  1. for fear of可以加名詞動名詞V-ing表示想避免的事情。
  2. 意思是「以免」或「唯恐」。
  3. 可與in order not to代換。

David and his family set out early for fear of rain.

(由於害怕下雨,David和他的家人很早出發。)

→ ~ + N

 

The students in the library kept quiet for fear of disturbing others.

(圖書館裡的學生們都保持安靜,生怕打擾到別人。)

→ ~ + V-ing

→ 等於The students in the library kept quiet in order not to disturb others.

 

Larry always carries an umbrella with him for fear of getting caught in the rain.

(Larry總是帶傘,以防被困在雨中。)

→ ~ + V-ing  以防

 

They avoided mentioning politics for fear of starting an argument.

(他們避免談論政治,因為怕引起爭議。)

→ ~ + V-ing  以免

 

 

Sheila always double-checks her work for fear of making a mistake.

(Sheila總是反覆檢查工作,怕犯錯誤。)

 

Kenny didn’t tell his parents about the accident for fear of getting in trouble.

(Kenny沒有告訴他的父母事故的事實,因為怕麻煩。)

 

The company increased security measures for fear of theft.

(公司加強了安全措施,以防竊盜。)

→ ~ + N  以防

 

The government warned people to stay indoors for fear of an incoming typhoon.

(政府警告民眾,為了防止颱風到來而待在室內。)

→ ~ + N  以防

 

Frank avoids eating spicy food for fear of getting an upset stomach.

(Frank避免吃辣的食物,因為怕會胃脹。)

→ ~ + V-ing  以免

 

The villagers evacuated for fear of a nearby volcano erupting.

(村民疏散,因為怕附近的火山爆發。)

→ ~ + N  以防

 

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III. for fear + that S V

  1. for fear that 後面加子句,子句中常會有助動詞might, would,不省略。
  2. 意思是「以免」或「唯恐」。
  3. 可與in order not to代換。

 

The fencers receive intensive training every day for fear that they might lose the tournament.

(擊劍手們每天接受強化訓練,以免輸了錦標賽。)

→ for fear that + S V

→ that子句中的助動詞可用might,表示可能性

→ The fencers receive intensive training every day in order not to lose the tournament.

 

Victoria drank some coffee before the meeting for fear that she would feel sleepy .

(Victoria在開會前喝了些咖啡,唯恐她會想睡。)

→ for fear that + S V

→ that子句中的助動詞可用would,表示「會」

 

I arrived early for fear that I might miss the train.

(我提前到達,以免錯過火車。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

Victoria studied diligently for fear that she might fail the exam.

(Victoria努力學習,以免考試不及格。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

Grandpa locked all the doors and windows for fear that burglars might break in.

(爺爺鎖好所有的門窗,以免有小偷闖進來。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

The clerks double-checked their calculations for fear that there might be errors.

(店員們反覆檢查計算,以免出現錯誤。)

→ for fear that + there + might + be

 

She saved money for fear that she might face financial difficulties in the future.

(她存錢,以免將來面臨財務困難。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

Jason spoke softly for fear that others might overhear their conversation.

(Jason輕聲細語地說話,以免被他人偷聽到他們的對話。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

The workers followed strict safety protocols for fear that accidents might occur.

(工人們嚴格遵守安全規程,以免發生事故。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

Ms. Peterson avoided crowded places for fear that she might catch a contagious disease.

(Peterson太太避免擁擠的地方,以免染上傳染病。)

→ for fear that + S + might + V

 

Nicholas kept backup copies of important files for fear that his computer might crash.

(Nicholas備份重要文件,以免電腦出現故障。)

 

The campers took extra precautions for fear that bad weather might affect their outdoor event.

(露營客們採取額外的預防措施,以免惡劣天氣影響他們的戶外活動。)

 

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IV. lest + S+(should) V

  1. lest的意思是「唯恐」,表示不希望某事發生。
  2. lest後面接的子句中有should(萬一),可將should省略,因此V常用原形動詞。
  3. 可與in order not to代換。

 

Louise always takes notes in his English class lest he should forget what he’s learned.

= Louise always takes notes in his English class lest he forget what he’s learned.

(Louise總是在英文課上做筆記,以免忘記所學。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,後面加原形動詞

 

Ben walked into the room on tiptoe lest he should wake up his baby.

= Ben walked into the room on tiptoe lest he wake up his baby.

(Ben踮著腳尖走入房間,以免吵醒他的孩子。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,he後面加原形動詞wake up

 

Lucy introduced herself in detail lest her application to the college should be rejected.

= Lucy introduced herself in detail lest her application to the college be rejected.

(Lucy詳細介紹了自己,以免她的大學申請被拒絕。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,her application後面加原形動詞be

 

Amanda hides her diary under the bed lest it should be found.

= Amanda hides her diary under the bed lest it be found.

(Amanda把她的日記藏在床底下,以免被人發現。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,it後面加原形動詞be

 

 

The student studied hard lest he should fail the exam.

(這學生努力學習,以免考試不及格。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於The student studied hard lest he fail the exam.

 

Wendy arrived early lest she should miss the bus.

(Wendy提前到達,以免錯過公車。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於Wendy arrived early lest she miss the bus.

 

The Wangs saved money lest they should face financial difficulties.

(王家人存錢,以免面臨財務困難。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於The Wangs saved money lest they face financial difficulties.

Vera spoke softly lest others should hear their conversation.

(Vera小聲說話,以免被他人聽到他們的對話。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於Vera spoke softly lest others hear their conversation.

 

They worked diligently lest they should fall behind schedule.

(他們勤奮工作,以免進度落後。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於They worked diligently lest they fall behind schedule.

 

The students reviewed their presentation carefully lest they should forget important points.

(學生們仔細審查報告,以免遺忘重要要點。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於The students reviewed their presentation carefully lest they forget important points.

 

Benjamin drove slowly lest he should exceed the speed limit.

(Benjamin開車慢慢行駛,以免超速。)

→ lest that + S should V

→ 可將should省略,等於Benjamin drove slowly lest he exceed the speed limit.

 

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  1. Zack always tries his best ________ disappoint his parents.
    (A) in order not to
    (B) in order to
    (C) so as to
    (D) for fear of
  2. Mr. Huang turned off the TV _______ he might disturb his children.
    (A) in order not to
    (B) lest
    (C) in order not
    (D) for fear that
  3. Eric appllied some suntan lotion lest his skin ________ to the sun.
    (A) is exposed
    (B) be exposed
    (C) might be exposure
    (D) should expose
  4. Mia總是有充足的睡眠,唯恐頭痛。
    (1) (for fear that)_______________________
    (2) (lest)_________________

 

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🔑 正解:

1. A

2. D

3. B

4. (1) Mia always has an adequate amount of sleep for fear that she would have a headache.

(2) Mia always has an adequate amount of sleep lest she (should) have a headache.

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