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害怕
hài pà
Meaning
- to be afraid; to be scared
Definition
感到恐惧或担忧。
To be afraid or worried.
Usage
通常用作动词，后面可以接名词、动词短语或从句，表示对某事物或情况的恐惧。
Usually used as a verb, followed by a noun, verb phrase, or clause, to express fear of something or a situation.
Examples
- 1 小孩子害怕黑暗。(Children are afraid of the dark.)
- 2 我害怕考试不及格。(I am afraid of failing the exam.)
- 3 她害怕一个人走夜路。(She is afraid to walk alone at night.)
- 4 不要害怕犯错误，这是学习的一部分。(Don't be afraid to make mistakes; it's part of learning.)
- 5 他害怕失去工作。(He is afraid of losing his job.)
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