Sợ, hãi, hoảng, hoảng sợ

we are not afraid of difficulties

chúng ta không sợ khó khăn

to be afraid of someone

sợ ai; ngại lấy làm tiếc

I am afraid I cannot lend you the book

tôi lấy làm tiếc không cho anh mượn quyển sách đó được

I'm afraid

that

tôi e rằng việc đó sẽ xảy ra

sợ

ngại

Adj.

Fearful, frightened, scared, intimidated, apprehensive,lily-livered, white-livered, terrified, panic-stricken,faint-hearted, weak-kneed, timid, timorous, nervous, anxious,jittery, on edge, edgy, jumpy; cowardly, pusillanimous, craven,Colloq yellow: Don't be afraid, the dog won't bite you.

Sorry, unhappy, regretful, apologetic, rueful: I'm afraid Icannot help you find a cheap flat in London.

Predic.adj.

(often foll. by of, or that or lest + clause)alarmed, frightened.

(foll. by to + infin.) unwilling orreluctant for fear of the consequences (was afraid to go in).