lest

lest读音音标

英 [lest]

美 [lɛst]

lest意思解释

conj.

唯恐；

以免；

惟恐；

生怕

双语释义

conj.(连词)

双语例句

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。