lest
lest
/ lest /
◙ conjunction
1. [formal] with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of
• [正式] 免得,唯恐
»he spent whole days in his room, headphones on lest he disturb anyone.
他整天呆在屋里,头上戴着耳机,以免打扰别人。
(after a clause indicating fear) because of the possibility of something undesirable happening; in case
• [用在表示害怕的句后]怕,担心
»she sat up late worrying lest he be murdered on the way home.
她满心焦虑守候到很晚,怕他在回来的路上会被谋杀。
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