be afraid

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。

Don't be afraid to consider apparently extravagant ideas.

要勇于考虑一些貌似离谱的想法。

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。

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。

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。

You should not be afraid to aim high in the quest for an improvement in your income.

想让自己的收入有所提高时，你应该敢于给自己设定高的目标。

Don't be afraid to haggle: for the moment, it's a buyer's market.

别怕还价，现在是买方市场。

Don't be afraid of losing face.

不要怕丢面子.

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 ask your fishmonger to fillet flat fish.

尽管叫鱼贩子把比目鱼的鱼刺剔掉。

Don't be afraid to pet the dog.

不要怕抚摸这条狗.

Don't be afraid to have this checked by a doctor— better safe than sorry!

不要害怕找医生检查一下——宁求稳妥以免后悔！

Once he's taken up a defensive attitude, it's difficult to persuade him that there's nothing to be afraid of.

一旦他采取防范的态度, 再要使他相信什么也不必担心就困难了.

Why should a great community like a university be afraid of nihilism?

为什么像大学这样人才济济的社区要害怕虚无主义呢？