Definition
to alter someone's mood, helping them to stop dwelling on negative thoughts
让某人忘却不愉快的事物
Listening to music can take me out of myself and help me forget my troubles.
听音乐可以让我忘却烦恼，暂时脱离自己。
Traveling with friends always takes her out of herself for a while.
和朋友一起旅行总能让她暂时忘却烦恼。
Volunteering allows him to take himself out of himself and focus on helping others.
志愿服务让他能够暂时忘却自己，专注于帮助他人。