We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.

我们悄悄说话，以免惊醒警卫。

The report was held back for fear of prejudicing his trial.

因为担心会使他的审判带有偏见，该报告没有公开。

I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me.

我只好逃走，生怕他有一天把我杀了。

He didn't want any further involvement for fear of retribution.

由于害怕遭到惩罚，他不想进一步卷进去。

His joy has flown, for fear and terror take its place.

他的快乐飞走了，取而代之的是害怕和恐惧。