以免 (yǐ miǎn) — so as to avoid, lest, in order to prevent
Definition
Formal conjunction meaning 'so as not to' or 'lest', introducing the bad outcome you want to prevent. Pairs with the purpose-direction 以便 ('so that'): 以免 leads into what you want to AVOID, 以便 leads into what you want to ACHIEVE.
conjunction
so as to avoidlestin order to prevent
Examples
- ，以免。Nǐ yīng gāi tí qián zhǔn bèi, yǐ miǎn kǎo shì shí jǐn zhāng.You should prepare in advance so as not to be nervous during the exam.
- ，以免。Tā fàng màn le chē sù, yǐ miǎn fā shēng shì gù.He slowed down the car to avoid an accident.
- ，以免。Qǐng bǎo guǎn hǎo hù zhào, yǐ miǎn diū shī.Please keep your passport safe to avoid losing it.
Grammar
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