Because of my poor pronunciation I was afraid to speak English in class. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.

因为我糟糕的发音，我不敢在课堂上说英语。我只是躲在课本后面，什么都不说。

youdao

I think of all the moments I have been held back from because I am afraid to experience something just because I might not be good at it or do it right.

我回想起之前大部分时刻，我因为害怕去经历某些事，仅仅是因为我怕我自己做的不够好，或者不太正确。

youdao

I'm just afraid that one day if they say something to my wife, it will cause a problem, a fight because I will have to respond, it's my duty.

我怕有一天他们会用言语伤害我的妻子。 这将会引起一些麻烦，一场打斗，我必须行动，因为这是我的责任。

youdao

"I am afraid that Switzerland made concessions just because of two individuals who are in a really difficult situation.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

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