Dad drove a car, but was afraid to fly.

爸爸开车，却怕坐飞机。

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For the first time in my life, I am not afraid to fly.

在我人生的第一次，我没有害怕飞行。

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Part of him was afraid to fly even though he had flown before.

他有点害怕坐飞机，虽然他以前坐过。

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For instance, if I'm afraid to fly, should I force myself to fly anyway?

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Many people afraid to fly actually have panic disorder, which is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms.

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Asking a Jets fan to pull for the Giants or Patriots is like asking someone afraid to fly to join you on a 15-hour flight to Dubai and making them wait five hours on the tarmac.

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