含有oneself的三个习语性介词短语
2016-08-20来源:和谐英语
含有oneself的三个习语性介词短语
能后接接反身代词构成习语的介词不多,比较常用的有:
1. by oneself 独自;独立;自动。如:
She did it all by herself. 这是她独立做的。
The machine runs by itself. 这机器自动运转。
There are many things one must do by oneself without depending on others. 有许多事情你必须自己去做,不能依靠别人。
2. of oneself 自发地,自动地。如:
The enemy will not perish of itself. 敌人不会自行消灭。
3. to oneself 独自享用。如:
I want a bedroom to myself. 我想一个人要一间卧室。
When one dines in a restaurant one likes a table to oneself. 人们在饭馆吃饭时,喜欢独占一张桌子。
Go to bed now and let the grown-ups have a little time to themselves. 现在去睡觉吧,让大人有点时间做自己的事。