in order to avoid · so as not to

yǐ miǎn

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I dare not probe too deeply, lest I uncover the awful truth!

我不敢探查得太深, 以免发现可怕的事实。

So as to avoid being late, we went by car.

Friendly Reminder: Please keep in mind the closing time of the line you need to switch to, so as to avoid delays in your trip.

友情提示：请留意您需要换乘线路的首末班时间，以免耽误您的出行。

The doctor suggested that she drink more water to keep from being dehydrated.

医生建议她多喝水，以免缺水。

He crept out of the room very carefully to avoid waking her up.

他很小心地溜出房间，以免惊醒她。

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