Definition (表達)
Used to politely introduce bad news, disagreement, or an unfavorable statement.
（用於委婉地表達不好的消息或不同意的意見）恐怕，很遺憾，對不起，抱歉
I'm afraid to tell you that your application has been rejected.
恐怕要告訴你，你的申請被拒絕了。
I'm afraid I have to say, I don't think this is a good idea.
恐怕我得說，我不認為這是個好主意。
I'm afraid we're out of the item you're looking for.
恐怕我們已經沒有你要找的商品了。