我打算给自己买双新鞋。

I'm going to treat myself to a new pair of shoes.

《牛津词典》

我给自己留了个便条。

I wrote a message to myself.

《牛津词典》

我可以给自己塞下10块巧克力，并在半小时后再大吃一顿。

I could stuff myself with ten chocolate bars and half an hour later eat a big meal.

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

I hadn't set out with a plan that I wanted to teach at some of the best universities in the country.

一开始，我并没有给自己制定目标,一定要在这些最好的大学执教。

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So I think a really good way to deal with stress is to find a hobby that you enjoy, personally,

所以我觉得应对压力的一个非常好的办法就是给自己找个让自己乐在其中的爱好，

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In any case, since Brooks does constantly use these terms, I have to overcome embarrassment and at least at times use them myself.

无论如何，由于布鲁克斯来回来去地用这两个词，那我就必须不怕尴尬，至少也要自己运用一次，讲给你们听。

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