take someone out of himself/herself

Related to word: take

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to alter someone's mood, helping them to stop dwelling on negative thoughts

    讓某人忘卻不愉快的事物

    • Listening to music can take me out of myself and help me forget my troubles.

      聽音樂可以讓我忘卻煩惱,暫時脫離自己。

    • Traveling with friends always takes her out of herself for a while.

      和朋友一起旅行總能讓她暫時忘卻煩惱。

    • Volunteering allows him to take himself out of himself and focus on helping others.

      志願服務讓他能夠暫時忘卻自己,專注於幫助他人。