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单词 themselves
释义 themselves
themselves /ðəmˈselvz/ pronoun
1
A2 used when the subject of the verb is 'they' or a group of people, and the object is the same group of people:
» They asked themselves where they had gone wrong.» Did the children enjoy themselves at the party?Thesaurus+: ↑Reflexive forms
2
F0 used for emphasis when the subject is 'they':
» They themselves had no knowledge of what was happening.
(all) by themselves
3
F0 alone or without help from anyone else:
» Small children should not be left by themselves.» They collected the evidence all by themselves .
(all) to themselves
4
F0 for their use only:
» They had the whole campsite to themselves.
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Extra Examples:» The troops had camouflaged themselves so effectively that the enemy didn't notice them approaching.» When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves .» Did the children behave themselves?» The children have to learn to tidy up after themselves .» Many borrowers now find themselves caught in a precarious financial position.Common mistake: themselves! Remember: plural reflexive pronouns end in -selves.! Don't write 'themselfs' or 'theirselfs, write themselves: The children really enjoyed themself at the zoo.
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