恐怕

恐怕 [kǒng pà]

1. ■ （表示估计兼担心） I'm afraid; fear:

恐怕不成。 I'm afraid it won't do.

我恐怕不能来。 I'm afraid I can't come.

“我们迟到了吗?” “恐怕是迟到了。” “Are we late?” “I'm afraid so.”

恐怕不是这样吧! I am afraid not.

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常用词组

1. ■ （表示估计） perhaps; I think; probably:

他们恐怕需要我们的帮助。 Perhaps they are in need of our help.

恐怕他是忘了。 It is probable that he has forgotten.