help oneself
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helped oneself
helping oneself
helps oneself
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helps oneself
helping oneself
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helped oneself
过去式
helped oneself
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释义与例句
v.
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1.
To serve oneself, especially to take food or other supplies, rather than wait to be served by another; used to indicate friendly permission or invitation.
If you want to take a shower, help yourself to towels; they're in the linen closet.
Is it all right if I get some water? —Oh, of course, help yourself!
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2.
To take something freely; to serve oneself without restraint.
自己拿
请便
He said I could help myself to the chocolates.
He didn't even ask; he just helped himself to the special tea I was saving.
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3.
To exhibit self-control.
Sorry for eating all the chocolates - I couldn't help myself.
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4.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see help.
God helps those who help themselves.