self
n
(pl selves )
1
(a) [U] one's own nature, special qualities, etc; one's personality (個人的)本性, 本質; 自我; 自己
the commitment of the whole self to a relationship 對一種關系全身心的奉獻
analysis of the self 對自己的分析
the conscious self 意識到的自我.
(b) [C] particular part of one's nature 個人本性的某一方面
one's better self, ie one's generous qualities 個人好的一面
By doing that he showed his true self, ie what he is really like. 他那樣做顯示了他的本性.
She's her old self again, ie has recovered her usual health, composure, etc. 她又恢復了老樣子.
2 [U] one's own interest, advantage or pleasure 私利
You always put self first. 你總是把個人利益放在首位.
She has no thought of self, ie is always more concerned for other people. 她從不為自己打算.
3 [C] (commerce or fml or joc 商或文或謔) 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 付給自己的支票
Mr Jones, your good self (ie you) and I 瓊斯先生, 您和我.
4 (idm 習語) a shadow of one's/its former self =>shadow.