一、be afraid of的含义及用法介绍
be afraid of意为怕、生怕、恐怕，后接doing/sth。
例句：There's no need to be afraid of him ─ he's a big softie.
没必要害怕他——他心特好。
Don't be afraid of speaking up
别怕，大胆地说。
It is common for children to be afraid of sleeping alone.
小孩子不敢一个人睡觉是很常见的。
She might not be afraid of implicating her sister.
她可能不怕连累了姊姊。
It's very healthy to be afraid when there's something to be afraid of.
不逞匹夫之勇是很明智的。
I won't be afraid of you, distance and time.
所以，距离和时间，我不怕你们。
I think he must be afraid of coming here.
我看他呀是害怕了，不敢来了。
二、be afraid to的含义及用法介绍
be afraid to意为怕，是主观上的原因，后接to do。
例句：Shop in small local markets and don't be afraid to bargain.
在当地的小店购物，不要害怕砍价。
If your original request is denied, don't be afraid to pursue the matter.
如果你最初的请求遭到拒绝，不要害怕，要继续追问下去。
He thinks that some workers may be afraid to put questions publicly.
他认为一些工人可能害怕公开提问。
Don't be afraid to ask for advice about ordering the meal
点餐时可以大胆征求意见。
Don't be afraid to star with articles of lower grade levels.
不要害怕从较低水平的文章开始。
Don't be afraid to study and explore English language.
不要害怕学习和探索英语。
I never be afraid to find a job and work.
我从来不怕找工作和工作。
