•He's dreading his driving test - he's sure he's going to fail.他在为驾照考试而担心——他觉得自己肯定过不了。

•[+ -ing verb] I'm dreading having to meet his parents.因为不得不见他的父母，我很害怕。

•I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own.我不敢想像，如果让他自己去应付会怎么样。

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•The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread.可能要实行全日工作制，这让我很担忧。

•I live in dread of bumping into her in the street.我每天都害怕在街上碰见她。