find oneself

动词 v.
/ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/    /ˈfaɪnd wʌnsɛlf/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To learn, or attempt to learn, the essence or nature of one's character and the aims or desires one pursues in life. idiomatic
    — When he was in his early twenties, he backpacked around Europe to find himself.
  2. To unexpectedly or unintentionally begin to do or experience something. idiomatic
    — As you enter the cafe, you find yourself wondering why they decided to paint the entire room blue.
  3. To be in a particular state of mind. idiomatic
    — How do you find yourself this morning?
  4. To find (something) for oneself. literally
    — I need to find myself a boat.
  5. To discover oneself to be in a particular place. literally
    — I got drunk and woke to find myself in the neighbour’s garden the next morning.

词形变化

finds oneself present,singular,third-person finding oneself participle,present found oneself participle,past found oneself past
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