[英-英] 麦克米伦概念隐喻词典
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afraid 
Feeling afraid is like feeling cold.
? I felt a chill of fear.
? An icy hand clutched her heart.
? I was in a cold sweat before the audition.
? The howling noise sent shivers down his spine.
? The movie contained scenes of spine-chilling horror.
? Alex got cold feet and pulled out at the last minute.
? It was a sight that made her blood run cold.
? The blood froze in his veins.

When someone feels afraid, it is as if their body is shaking.
? The mere sound of his name made his enemies tremble.
? He quailed at the thought of being found out.
? Everyone's a bit jittery before an inspection.
? I was shaking in my shoes before the interview.
? No doubt the opposition are quaking in their boots.