[kǒng pà]
(表示估计兼担心) I'm afraid; fear
									
										I'm afraid it won't do.
										恐怕不成。
									
									
									
										I'm afraid I can't come.
										我恐怕不能来。
									
									
									
										“Are we late?” “I'm afraid so.”
										“我们迟到了吗?” “恐怕是迟到了。”
									
									
									
										I am afraid not.
										恐怕不是这样吧!
									
									
									
										Perhaps they are in need of our help.
										他们恐怕需要我们的帮助。
									
									
									
										It is probable that he has forgotten.
										恐怕他是忘了。