| 释义 |
lest[lest]conj.[在被连接的从句中常用should或原形动词] 1 唯恐;免得;为了不使:The driver looked over the engine carefully lest it (should) go wrong on the way.司机仔细检查了发动机,以免车子在路上出毛病. 2 [用于fear,worry等动词后起连接从句作用,相当于that]:I was afraid lest the kid (should) fall down the staircase.我怕这孩子会从楼梯上跌下来. |