lest的双解释义是:conj.(连词)唯恐 for fear that免得 in order that...not;in case。lest的意思是conj.惟恐;以免;担心。lest的读音是英[lest];美[lest]。
一、详尽释义点此查看lest的详细内容
二、英英释义
三、网络解释
1. 惟恐,免得:less 更少的,更小的,其次的 |lest 惟恐,免得 | load 装(载),装货
四、例句
They spoke in whispers lest they should be heard.
他们低声说话,唯恐被别人听见。
He took a flashlight lest it should get dark before he returned.
为了预防回来以前天就黑了,所以他带着手电筒。
I got up early lest I should miss the train.
我早起以免错过了火车。
We talked in a low voice lest we should wake the baby up.
我们小声说话以免吵醒婴儿。
I was afraid lest the new car should be stolen.
我担心新汽车会被偷走。
五、词汇搭配
六、经典引文
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
出自:R. KiplingShe drew in her breath lest he should hear it now.
出自:M. Sinclair七、词语用法
lest的相关近义词
for fear that、perchance、in case、so as not to、fear、in、that、if、for、order、to、avoid
lest的相关临近词
let、lessor、Lesti、Lesto、Lestr、leste、Lesty、Lesta、Lestan、Lestum、Lestor、Lester