惟恐

惟恐 [wéi kǒng]

1. ■ for fear that; lest:

惟恐天下不乱 desire to see the world plunged into chaos; be anxious to stir up trouble; desire to stir up trouble;

他拼命地干活惟恐被老板解雇。 He worked hard for fear that he might be fired by the boss.

他们低声耳语惟恐被人听见。 They spoke in whispers lest they should be heard.