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lest    音標拼音: [l'ɛst]
conj. 以免,因恐,免得

以免,因恐,免得

Lest \Lest\ (l[e^]st), v. i.
To listen. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Spenser.
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Lest \Lest\, n. [See List to choose.]
Lust; desire; pleasure. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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Lest \Lest\, a.
Last; least. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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Lest \Lest\, conj. [OE. leste, fr. AS. [eth][=y] l[=ae]s
[eth][=e] the less that, where [eth][=y] is the instrumental
case of the definite article, and [eth][=e] is an
indeclinable relative particle, that, who, which. See {The},
{Less}, a.]
1. For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not.
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Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty. --Prov.
xx. 13.
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Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take
heed lest he fall. --1 Cor. x.
12.
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2. That (without the negative particle); -- after certain
expressions denoting fear or apprehension.
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I feared
Lest I might anger thee. --Shak.
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  • LEST Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of LEST is for fear that —often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension How to use lest in a sentence
  • LEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    LEST definition: 1 in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen: 2 in order to prevent any… Learn more
  • How to Use Lest Correctly - GRAMMARIST
    The conjunction lest means (1) for fear that, or (2) in order to avoid It is followed by something the speaker thinks should be avoided For example, we might write, “We’re going to proofread this twice lest we make errors that hurt our credibility ”
  • LEST Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    Lest definition: for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution) See examples of LEST used in a sentence
  • lest conjunction - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    Definition of lest conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • lest - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
    lest (formal, literary) For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case Synonym: (informal) before He won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles I brought my notes lest faulty memory lead me astray
  • LEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    for fear that; so that (one) should not (used negatively to introduce a clause expressive of an action or occurrence requiring caution) He kept his notes by his side lest faulty memory lead him astray
  • Lest - definition of lest by The Free Dictionary
    1 for fear that; so that (one) should not: I used notes lest faulty memory should lead me astray 2 that (used after words expressing fear, danger, etc ): We worried lest the plan become known
  • What does lest mean? - Definitions. net
    Definition of lest in the Definitions net dictionary Meaning of lest What does lest mean? Information and translations of lest in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web
  • Word: Lest - Meaning, Usage, Idioms Fun Facts
    Meaning: To prevent something from happening; for fear that something might happen Synonyms: In case, for fear that, so that not Antonyms: In order to, so that For fear lest: Used to express concern about something that might happen Example: "She kept the door locked for fear lest someone might break in "





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