Many employees expressed fear that the merger would lead to widespread layoffs next year.

許多員工表達了憂慮，擔心合併案會導致明年大規模裁員。

Investors' fears about rising interest rates caused the stock price to drop sharply.

投資人對利率上升的擔憂，導致股價大幅下跌。

The airline tried to ease passengers' fear of delays by offering free meal vouchers.

航空公司提供免費餐券，試圖減輕旅客對班機延誤的擔心。