itself

itself

[it'self]

pron.它自己

例句与用法：

The discussion resolved itself into a pleasant chat.

讨论变成了愉快的闲聊。

The snake coiled itself around the tree.

蛇盘绕在树上。

The tension soon transmitted itself to all the members of the crowd.

这种紧张情绪很快感染了人群中所有的人。

The house itself is not particularly to my mind, but I like its environment.

这房子本身并不特别合我的心意，但我喜欢它周围的环境。

The cat is washing itself.

猫正在给自己洗脸。

The government made itself unpopular.

这届政府使得自己失去人心。

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pron.

1. (反身代词)它自己

The team surprised itself by winning.

该队竟然得胜, 连自己都感到惊奇。

2. (用以加强语气)它自身, 它本身

The work itself is easy.

这工作本身很容易。

短语词组：

by itself

1. 自动地

The machine works by itself.

机器自行运转。

2. 单独地

The farmhouse stands by itself in the fields.

农舍孤零零地坐落在田间。