外国人常用的英语短语 第376期:can't bring oneself to

释义：

can't bring oneself to 不忍心……

理解起来比较难的英语短语。直译过来就是“不能做……”，实际上表示“不忍心做某事”。

例句：

You can't bring yourself to give me one little kiss?
你完全没有亲我的意思吗？
I couldn't bring myself to leave her.
我不忍心离开她。
I can't even bring myself to say it.
我不忍心说出来。

对话：

A: Sam needs to find a better job.
山姆需要找一个更好的工作。
B: He can't bring himself to quit the one he has.
不过他不忍心离开现在的公司。