"afraid" 是英文中表示害怕的常用词汇。它的来源是由"a-"和"fraid"两个词组合而成,"a-" 是否定前缀,"fraid" 是 "fray" 的过去分词,"fray" 是指害怕或害怕的感觉。
例句:
I'm afraid of heights. (我害怕高处。)
She was afraid to speak in pubpc. (她害怕在公共场合发言。)
He's not afraid of anything. (他不怕任何事。)
另外,"fear" 也是表示害怕的常用词汇。它的来源是源自拉丁语 "timor",意思是恐惧。
例句:
He has a fear of flying. (他害怕坐飞机。)
I don't want to pve in fear. (我不想过着害怕的生活。)