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以免, 为了避免
used to indicate a precaution or attempt to avoid a particular undesirable outcome
- She covered the plants with plastic, lest they freeze in the cold weather.
她用塑料盖住了植物，以免它们在寒冷的天气里冻结。
- He left a note on the door, lest anyone think the house was empty.
他在门上留了张便条，以免有人以为房子是空的。
- She spoke softly, lest she wake the sleeping baby.
她轻声说话，以免吵醒熟睡的婴儿。
- He double-checked the address before leaving, lest he get lost on the way.
他出发前再次核对了地址，以免在路上迷路。
- They hurried home, lest they miss the last train.
他们匆忙赶回家，以免错过最后一班火车。
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