必須要接反身代詞作賓語的動詞不多,主要有以下三個:
一、absent oneself 缺席
The soldier absented himself without leave for three weeks. 那個士兵未請假離隊3個星期。
They’ve arranged that I should absent myself for part of the meeting. 他們安排好讓我一部分時間不在開會現(xiàn)場。
二、avail oneself 有利
He quickly availed himself of the opportunity. 他立即利用了這個機會。
You should avail yourself of the books in the library. 你應利用圖書館的藏書。
三、busy oneself 忙
He busied himself cooking the dinner. 他忙著做飯。
He busied himself with answering letters. 他忙著給人回信。
She busied herself tidying up her desk. 她忙著收拾她的寫字臺。
四、pride oneself 得意
she prided herself on her cooking. 她為自己善于烹飪而感到得意。
She prided herself on being a Chinese. 她以自己是中國人為榮。
He prided himself on knowing 10 languages. 他為自己懂得10種語言而自豪。