单词：lest
音标：[lest] ；
柯林斯词典等级：1 级；
conj. 以免, 唯恐, 免得
s being ten more than forty
考试类型：[四级/六级/考研]
词性分布：
lest的用法和样例：
例句
用作连词(conj.)
- They spoke in whispers lest they should be heard.他们低声说话，唯恐被别人听见。
- He took a flashlight lest it should get dark before he returned.为了预防回来以前天就黑了，所以他带着手电筒。
- I got up early lest I should miss the train.我早起以免错过了火车。
- We talked in a low voice lest we should wake the baby up.我们小声说话以免吵醒婴儿。
- I was afraid lest the new car should be stolen.我担心新汽车会被偷走。
常见句型
用作连词(conj.)
- I feared lest I should be late again.我唯恐自己再迟到。
- I ran as fast as possible lest I should be too late.我尽量快跑,免得迟到。
- Be careful lest you (should) fall from the tree.小心,不要从树上掉下来。
词汇搭配
- for lest生怕(唯恐
经典引文
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
出自：R. KiplingShe drew in her breath lest he should hear it now.
出自：M. Sinclair
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