for fear that

Be careful for fear ( that ) you should be misunderstood.

请小心点不要被误会了.

We instructed you to arrest them for fear that they would escape.

叫你们逮捕,是怕战犯们跑掉.

We blocked up the old building for fear that It'should collapse.

我们用木头把那座旧楼房撑住,以免倒塌.

Shut the window for fear that it may rain.

恐怕会下雨,把窗户关上.

Batteries must be kept in dry places for fear that leak away.

电池应该放在干燥的地方,以免漏电.

He is working hared for fear that he should fall behind others.

他努力工作,唯恐落在别人后面.

He spoke with a special effort for fear that his words might not be believed.

他唯恐别人不相信这些话,所以特别用力地说了出来.

He jotted the name down for fear that he might forget it.

他匆匆记下那名字,惟恐忘记.

He jotted the address down for fear that he might forget it.

他把地址写下,以免忘记.

We spoke in whispers for fear that we might wake the baby.

我们轻声说话,以免吵醒婴儿.

He took a dictionary to hold down the test papers for fear that they might be blown away by the wind.

他拿了本词典压住试卷,以防被风吹走.

He took an umbrella for fear that it ( should ) rain.

他带了一把伞,以防天下雨.

He jotted the name down for fear that he should forget it.

他把名字写下省得他忘了.

He worked hard for fear that he might be fired by the boss.

他拼命地干活惟恐被老板解雇.

He walked fast for fear that he should be late.

他快走,以免迟到.