Self Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

self

verb

快速理解

What does "Self" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Self"?

「self」作為動詞,主要指將注意力或能量轉向自身,或使某物與自身結合。

  1. 1

    自我關注

    EN: to direct one's attention or energy inward.

    翻譯: 將注意力或能量轉向自身內部。

  2. 2

    自我結合

    EN: to cause something to become part of oneself or to identify with it.

    翻譯: 使某物成為自身的一部分,或與之認同。

  3. 3

    自我授粉

    EN: to fertilize itself (in botany).

    翻譯: (植物學)自我授粉。

小提醒:「self」作動詞使用較為少見且正式,多出現在特定領域(如心理學、植物學)或文學作品中,日常對話中較少使用。

發音(How to Pronounce "Self" in English

How to pronounce "Self" in English?"Self" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Self" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Self"?How does "Self" change by context?

1. to act in a self-sufficient or independent manner

以自給自足或獨立的方式行事

After the workshop, she learned to self more and rely less on others.

工作坊結束後,她學會了更加自立,減少對他人的依賴。

The program teaches teenagers how to self in basic life situations.

這個計畫教導青少年如何在基本生活情境中自立。

2. to direct one's own actions or development (often reflexive)

引導自己的行動或發展(常為反身用法)

He spent a year abroad to self and discover his true interests.

他在國外待了一年以自我探索,發掘自己真正的興趣。

The artist used solitude to self and refine her creative voice.

這位藝術家利用獨處來自我引導,精煉她的創作風格。

3. to self-identify or self-categorize

自我認同或自我歸類

Many in the community self as non-binary.

該社群中有許多人自我認同為非二元性別。

Participants were asked to self into one of the provided categories.

參與者被要求將自己歸入所提供的類別之一。

4. to self-pollinate (in botany)

自花授粉(植物學)

Some plants can self, ensuring reproduction even without pollinators.

有些植物可以自花授粉,確保即使沒有傳粉者也能繁殖。

The tomato variety is designed to self efficiently in greenhouse conditions.

這種番茄品種被設計成能在溫室條件下有效自花授粉。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Self"?How to make natural sentences with "Self"?
PatternMeaningExample
self + as + noun phrase將自己描述為…He often selves as a problem solver. (他常將自己描述為問題解決者。)
self + into + state/noun使自身進入…狀態She managed to self into a meditative state. (她成功讓自己進入了冥想狀態。)
self + through + difficulty靠自己度過(難關)You have to self through the initial challenges. (你必須靠自己度過最初的挑戰。)
self + out of + situation靠自己擺脫(困境)He had to self out of that toxic environment. (他必須靠自己擺脫那個有毒的環境。)
self + reflexive pronoun自我…(強調自身行動)One must learn to self oneself in times of crisis. (一個人必須學會在危機時刻依靠自己。)

用法說明

How is "Self" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Self"?

self doing vs self to do

  • self doing 通常用於描述一種習慣、愛好或經常性的活動,強調的是享受過程本身。
  • self to do 則常用於表達在特定情境下的意願、選擇或一次性事件,語氣上可能更偏向於「想要去做」或「認為做某事是好的」。
  • 在某些情況下,兩者可以互換,但 self doing 給人的感覺更為隨意和個人化。
  • would self to + V 的結構中,只能用 to do 的形式來表達禮貌的請求或願望。 EN: I enjoy challenging myself by learning new languages. 翻譯: 我喜歡透過學習新語言來挑戰自己。

EN:I would like to remind myself to stay focused.

翻譯:我想提醒自己要保持專注。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述習慣或樂趣時用 self doing,表達特定意願或禮貌請求時則用 self to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Self" and similar words?How to choose "Self" vs alternatives?

self vs oneself

「self」作為動詞時,意指將植物嫁接在同一品種的根莖上,或用於心理學中表示將注意力轉向自身。而「oneself」是反身代名詞,表示「自己」,用於動作的承受者與執行者是同一人時。兩者詞性與用法完全不同。

self vs automate

「self」作動詞時(植物嫁接或心理學)強調的是「與自身結合」或「轉向自身」。而「automate」則是指「使(過程、設備)自動化」,兩者核心概念不同。

self vs graft

在園藝嫁接的語境下,「self」特指將植物接穗嫁接在同一品種(或自身)的根莖上。而「graft」是泛指所有的嫁接行為,範圍更廣。

口語用法

How is "Self" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Self"?

引述

用於引述自己或他人說過的話,常與「be like」或「go」等動詞搭配,模擬對話情境。 EN: And then she was like, "I can't believe you did that to yourself." 翻譯: 然後她就說:「我不敢相信你對自己做了那種事。」

EN:When I saw the mess, I just went, "Why do I always do this to myself?"

翻譯:當我看到一團亂時,我只是說:「為什麼我總是對自己這樣?」

語氣強調

在口語中重複使用,或與「even」、「own」等詞結合,以加強語氣,表達強烈的情感或對比。 EN: You have to learn to love yourself, your whole self, not just parts. 翻譯: 你必須學會愛你自己,完整的自己,而不只是部分。

EN:I built this website all by myself, from scratch.

翻譯:這個網站是我完全靠自己、從零開始建立的。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,作為填充詞使用,常出現在「I mean...」、「you know...」等表達之後。 EN: It's just... you know... you have to be true to yourself, right? 翻譯: 這只是...你知道的...你必須對自己真誠,對吧?

EN:I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't be too hard on yourself.

翻譯:我想我要說的是,別對自己太苛刻。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法(尤其是「be like」引述和作為停頓填充詞)在正式書面語、學術或商業寫作中應避免使用。正式文體應使用標準的引述結構(如:She said, "...")和更精確的連接詞。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Self"?What fixed phrases with "Self" should I remember?

self oneself

verb + reflexive pronoun

指使自己進入某種狀態或採取某種行動

self as

verb + as + noun/phrase

將自己定位為或呈現為某種角色或身份

self into

verb + into + noun

通過自身努力或意志進入某種狀態、處境或群體

self out of

verb + out of + noun

通過自身行動或決定使自己擺脫某種處境

self through

verb + through + noun/gerund

依靠自己度過(難關、過程等)

can self

modal verb + verb

表示有能力或可能性讓自己處於某種狀態

self and...

verb + and + verb (coordinated action)

使自己採取某行動,並同時...

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Self"?Which "Self" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to self improve my English.

I need to improve my English myself.

「self」作為動詞時,通常不直接與另一個動詞連用表示「自己做某事」。應使用「myself」作為反身代名詞,或使用「self-improve」作為複合動詞(較少見)。

×She selfed the project.

She managed the project herself.

「self」作為動詞時,通常不表示「獨自完成」的一般動作。它更常指「自花授粉」(植物)或「表現出自我中心」。表示「獨自做」應使用「do it herself」或「manage it herself」。

×We need to self our company.

We need to self-manage our company.

「self」作為動詞單獨使用時,語意通常不完整。它常與名詞或形容詞結合形成複合動詞(如 self-manage, self-regulate),表示「自我...」。單獨使用「self」作動詞在一般情境下不自然。

×He always selfs in meetings.

He always talks about himself in meetings.

「self」作動詞表示「表現出自我中心」或「只顧自己」是較專業或特定的用法(如心理學),在日常會話中不常見。一般表達「只顧自己」應使用更自然的說法,如「talk about himself」或「is self-centered」。

×The plant will self next spring.

The plant will self-pollinate next spring.

在植物學中,「self」作為動詞可指「自花授粉」,但更完整的術語是「self-pollinate」。單獨使用「self」在此語境可能讓一般聽眾困惑,應使用更明確的詞彙。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Self"?What are tense/participle forms of "Self"?
selfs(3rd_singular)selfing(present_participle)selfed(past)selfed(past_participle)