口语中 help oneself 的三种用法 1. 用作招呼客人吃东西时的客套话,其意为“请随便吃”“请吃”。如: Help yourself to the fruit. 吃点水果吧。 Help yourself, Mr Green. 格林先生,请随便吃。 Help yourself to the fish. 请吃鱼。 Make yourself at home, and help yourself to anything you like. 请不要拘束,喜欢吃什么就吃什么。 2. 表示客气答应请求,其意为“请自便”“请随意”。如: A:Do you think I could use your dictionary? 我可以用你的词典吗? B:Yes, help yourself. 可以,自已拿吧。 A:Can I have a drink? 我可以喝杯酒吗? B:Help yourself. 请自己倒。 3. help oneself 在某些语境中还可表示“偷”。如: They broke into the shop and helped themselves to the stock |
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