spokenFRIGHTENED used to politely tell someone something that may annoy, upset, or disappoint them 恐怕,很遗憾
That’s the most we can offer you, I’m afraid.
恐怕我们最多只能给你这些了。
I’m afraid (that)
I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong address.
恐怕你找错地址了。
‘Is she very ill?’ ‘I’m afraid so (=yes).’
“她病得很厉害吗?”“恐怕是的。”
‘Did you see him?’ ‘I’m afraid not (=no).’
“你见到他了吗?”“很遗憾,没有。”
Examples from the Corpus
I’m afraid not• "Have you got change for £20?" "No, I'm afraid not."• "Are you coming to the barbecuetomorrow?'' "No, I'm afraid not. I've promised to go and see my Mum.''