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单词 myself
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myselfpronoun

uk/maɪˈself/us/maɪˈself/

A2 used when the subject of the verb is "I" and the object is the same person:

I bought myself a new coat.
I caught sight of myself in the mirror.
Yes, I thought to myself, it's time to take a holiday.

B2 used to emphasize "I" as the subject of a sentence:

I myself don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime.
I don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime myself.

used instead of "I" or "me":

My husband and myself were delighted with the gift.
They very kindly invited my sister and myself to the inauguration.
(all) by myself

alone or without help from anyone else:

I live by myself .
I had to do the whole job all by myself .
(all) to myself

for my use only:

I never get an hour to myself.
not be/seem/feel myself

not to be, seem, or feel as happy or as healthy as usual:

I went to see the doctor because I haven't been feeling myself lately.
in myself

UK informal used when describing your state of mind when you are physically ill:

I'm well enough in myself (= happy) - I've just got this nagging headache.

More examples

  • I've had to train myself to be more assertive at work.
  • I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.
  • I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to the kids.
  • I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself.
  • I've cut myself on that glass.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Linguistics: reflexive forms

  • auto
  • herself
  • himself
  • itself
  • oneself
  • ourselves
  • per se
  • reflexive
  • self
  • themself
  • themselves
  • thyself
  • yourself

You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Feelings - general words

Idiom(s)

keep (myself) to myself

myselfpronoun

us/mɑɪˈself/

the person speaking; the reflexive form of I:

I found myself addressing a tall elegant man in his mid-forties.

Myself is sometimes used to emphasize I as the subject of a sentence:

I myself prefer to skip lunch.

Myself is sometimes used instead of I or me:

They very kindly invited my sister and myself to the party.
I live by myself (= alone) in a small apartment in Brooklyn.
I had to do the whole job (all) by myself (= alone and without help from anyone).
I just need some time to myself (= for my own use).
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