Definition
To abstain from having or doing something, typically for a specific reason or purpose.
克制自己；禁止自己享乐
He denies himself sugar strictly to perform well in the marathon.
他严格限制自己不吃糖，以在马拉松比赛中表现出色。
She has to deny herself any non-essential purchases in order to save money for a house.
她必须限制自己不购买任何非必需品，以便为买房子存钱。
I have to deny myself the use of social media to focus on preparing for the exam.
我必须限制自己使用社交媒体，以专心准备考试。