self
/self; sɛlf/ n
(pl selves / selvz; sɛlvz/)
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(a) [U] one's own nature, special qualities, etc; one's personality （个人的）本性, 本质; 自我; 自己
the commitment of the whole self to a relationship 对一种关系全身心的奉献
analysis of the self 对自己的分析
the conscious self 意识到的自我.
(b) [C] particular part of one's nature 个人本性的某一方面
one's better self, ie one's generous qualities 个人好的一面
By doing that he showed his true self, ie what he is really like. 他那样做显示了他的本性.
She's her old self again, ie has recovered her usual health, composure, etc. 她又恢复了老样子.
2 [U] one's own interest, advantage or pleasure 私利
You always put self first. 你总是把个人利益放在首位.
She has no thought of self, ie is always more concerned for other people. 她从不为自己打算.
3 [C] (commerce or fml or joc 商或文或谑) myself, yourself, himself, etc 我自己、 你自己、 他自己等
a cheque payable to self, ie to the person whose signature is on it 付给自己的支票
Mr Jones, your good self (ie you) and I 琼斯先生, 您和我.
4 (idm 习语) a shadow of one's/its former self =>shadow.