Chinese

yǐmiǎn
Meaning: in order to avoid; so as not to; lest
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

出門前,請檢查窗戶是否關好,以免下雨時進水。
出门前,请检查窗户是否关好,以免下雨时进水。
Please check if the windows are closed before going out, to avoid water coming in when it rains.
我們要加強防範措施,以免發生意外。
We need to strengthen preventive measures to avoid accidents.
請儘早回覆,以免耽誤申請。
Please reply as soon as possible so the application is not delayed.
政府提醒農場加強防疫,以免禽流感擴散。
The government reminded farms to strengthen epidemic prevention so that avian influenza would not spread.
她把桌上的文件攏在一起,以免被風吹散。
She gathered the papers on the table together so the wind would not blow them away.

Usage Notes

A conjunction used to introduce a clause expressing a situation to be avoided.

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