| 连 so as not to; so as to avoid: |
| | 免得招致怀疑 so as not to arouse suspicion |
| | 多问几句，免得走错路。 Make some more inquiries so that you won't go the wrong way. |
| | 你要是能去最好，免得他跑一趟。 Your going would be best and would save him a trip. |
| | 让我再来解释一下，免得引起误会。 To avoid misunderstanding, let me explain once again. |
