fear
Fear is a strong emotion that people feel when they think they are in danger or that something bad might happen. It is a natural reaction that helps people stay safe by making them alert to potential threats.
例文
3 / 5He has a great fear of dogs because one bit him when he was a child.
He has a strong feeling of being afraid of dogs because of a past experience.
The witnesses spoke about their fear during the incident in court.
The witnesses described how afraid they felt during the event in a legal setting.
Don't let fear stop you from trying something new!
Do not let the feeling of being scared prevent you from attempting new things.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember: Fear rhymes with 'near'. When a scary thing is 'near', you feel 'fear'.
クイックテスト
He had to overcome his ___ of water before he could learn how to swim.
正解！
正解は： fear
例文
He has a great fear of dogs because one bit him when he was a child.
everydayHe has a strong feeling of being afraid of dogs because of a past experience.
The witnesses spoke about their fear during the incident in court.
formalThe witnesses described how afraid they felt during the event in a legal setting.
Don't let fear stop you from trying something new!
informalDo not let the feeling of being scared prevent you from attempting new things.
Academic studies show that fear is a fundamental human response to environmental stimuli.
academicResearch indicates that feeling afraid is a basic human reaction to things around us.
There is a general fear in the market that prices will continue to rise.
businessThere is a widespread concern among business people that costs will keep increasing.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
No fear
There is no chance or no worry.
For fear of
Because you are worried that something bad might happen.
Without fear or favor
Acting in a way that is fair and not influenced by anyone.
よく混同される語
'Fear' is a noun (the feeling), while 'afraid' is an adjective (describing how someone feels).
A 'fear' is a general feeling, but a 'phobia' is an extreme, irrational, or medical fear of something specific.
使い方のコツ
When used as a noun, 'fear' is often followed by the preposition 'of'. It can be used as both an uncountable noun (general feeling) and a countable noun (specific things someone is afraid of).
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'I am fear' instead of 'I am afraid' or 'I feel fear.' Remember that 'fear' is the name of the emotion, not an adjective.
覚え方のコツ
Remember: Fear rhymes with 'near'. When a scary thing is 'near', you feel 'fear'.
語源
From the Old English word 'fær', which originally meant a sudden danger, peril, or misfortune.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many cultures, facing one's fears is considered a sign of maturity and character growth.
クイックテスト
He had to overcome his ___ of water before he could learn how to swim.
正解！
正解は： fear
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confident
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proud
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A1Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.
cherish
A1To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.
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