VOA慢速英语:Express Your 'Self'

短语讲解：

1. But at times, perhaps we are all guilty of being selfish or self-absorbed.

at times 有时; 有时，间或
例句：I scarcely understand myself at times.
我有时简直就不了解我自己。

2. You must look after yourself.

look after 照顾; 照料; 料理;
例句：For the future I intend to look after myself.
今后我想多替自己打算打算。

3. You don’t have to be filled with self-pity to annoy other people around you.

fill with （使） 充[挤]满; 使满怀（某种情感等）
例句：His mind began to fill with dreadful thoughts,
他心里逐渐充满种种可怕的念头。

4. In other words, have it your way!

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, menus provide a pedagogic vector.
换句话说，菜单是一条学习的途径。

5. But it only means that you need to think of someone other than yourself.

think of 想起; 考虑; 有…想法
例句：What do you think of my English?
你认为我的英语水平怎样？

6. Now, getting out of your own way is different.

get out of 摆脱; 逃避
例句：It is easier to get into debt than to get out of debt.
负债容易还难。