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Meaning of 惟恐

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惟 wéi 恐 kǒng
for fear that; lest; also written 唯恐
Example Sentences
1
我关上窗户惟恐下雨
。
I closed the windows lest it should rain.
2
乔治惟恐失去他的财产
。
George is jealous of his possessions.
3
他们低声耳语惟恐被人听见
。
They spoke in whispers lest they should be heard.
4
他们严密监视他
,
惟恐他会逃脱
。
They watched him closely in case he should escape.
5
他拼命地干活惟恐被老板解雇
。
He worked hard for fear that he might be fired by the boss.