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单词 itself
释义 itself
itself /ɪtˈself/ pronoun
1
A2 used when the subject of the verb is 'it' and the object is the same thing, animal, situation, or idea:
» The cat licked itself all over.» You have to do something about the problem - it isn't just going to resolve itself.Thesaurus+: ↑Reflexive forms
2
B1 used to emphasize the subject when it is a thing, animal, situation, or idea:
» The shop itself (= only the shop and nothing else) started 15 years ago but the mail order side of the business is new.Thesaurus+: ↑Reflexive forms
(all) by itself
3
F0 alone or without help:
» The animal had been left in the house by itself for a week.» A cough will usually get better by itself.
(all) to itself
4
F0 for its use only:
» The committee kept the results of the survey to itself (= did not tell anyone), fearing a bad public reaction.
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Extra Examples:» The company has made a valiant effort in the last two years to make itself more efficient.» Press this button and the video will automatically tune itself to the next channel.» The kitten curled itself into a ball .» The government must commit itself to improving healthcare.» The city is trying to promote itself as a tourist centre.
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