[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。