Definition
- C2
To act according to one's own preferences and without concern for the opinions of others.
依循自己的方式行事，不在意他人的看法。
She decided to cast aside traditional expectations and do her own thing.
她决定抛弃传统的期望，做自己的事。
In his art classes, he always encourages his students to do their own thing and not be afraid to be different.
在他的艺术课上，他总是鼓励学生做自己的事，不要害怕与众不同。
He was tired of being told what to do and now just wants to do his own thing.
他厌倦了被指使，现在只想做自己的事。