1. to not allow oneself to enjoy things or to have the things one wants On this diet, I don't feel like I'm denying myself. I'm not denying myself the foods that I love, I'm just eating smaller amounts. He's always denied himself the simple pleasures in life.
deny oneself 片语
片语
deny oneself to不会见
rid oneself of摆脱,戒除;使…自己免除
deny oneself detail克制自己
deny oneself to all visitors谢绝一切来客
deny oneself nothing不放弃任何享受
deny oneself to sb拒绝见某人
refrain叠句,副歌;重复
deny oneself 例句
英汉例句
how foolish and petty it would have been to deny oneself this small luxury.
戒绝这种小小的奢侈享受那就实在太愚蠢,太小气了。
if it is a great lesson in life to know how to deny, it is a still greater to know how to deny oneself as regards both affairs and persons.