含义解释
"Keep something for oneself" 是一个英语常用短语,意思是“把某物留给自己”,通常指不与他人分享、保留私有或独享某样东西(可以是实物、信息、想法等)。
常见用法
- 用于描述不愿分享的行为:如 “He kept the secret for himself.”(他把秘密留给了自己。)
- 强调独占或私藏:如 “She bought the last cake and kept it for herself.”
- 在文学或口语中表达内敛、保守的性格特征。
实用例句
- I found a great deal online, but I’m keeping it for myself.
- Don’t keep all the cookies for yourself—share with your brother!
- He always keeps his best ideas for himself instead of sharing them with the team.
语法小贴士
该短语结构为:keep + [something] + for oneself。其中 “oneself” 需根据主语变化,例如:
- I keep it for myself.
- They kept the news for themselves.