91 afraid和anxious
1 afraid 表示“害怕,恐惧”,afraid 通常属于个人性质,害怕身体受到伤害,还表示轻微的顾虑。
She's afraid of dogs. 她怕狗。
He was so afraid that his face turned pale. 他吓得面色苍白。
I'm afraid a quarrel is inevitable. 恐怕一场争吵难以避免。
2 anxious 表示“忧虑的,担心的”,还表示“渴望的,急切的”。
She was anxious about the children. 她为孩子们担心。
We are all anxious about/for his safety. 我们都为他的安全而忧虑。
He is anxious to please his guests. 他很想讨客人们欢心。