"look out for number one" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 只顾自己
• 以自我为中心

Definition

只为自己做最好的事情，把自己的需要或利益放在别人之上，通常带有自私的意味。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

较为口语的表达，常带负面或批评的语气，暗示自私。常用于“他总是只顾自己”这类句子中。通常不是赞扬。

Examples

He always looks out for number one and never helps his friends.

他总是**只顾自己**，从不帮助朋友。

If you look out for number one, people might think you are selfish.

如果你**只顾自己**，别人可能觉得你自私。

Sometimes it’s important to look out for number one and take care of yourself.

有时候，**照顾自己**并关心自己的需要很重要。

She’s the type who will always look out for number one before anyone else.

她就是那种**总是只顾自己**的人。

You can’t just look out for number one and expect others to support you.

你不能只**顾自己**，还指望别人支持你。

When things get tough, some people just look out for number one.

遇到困难时，有人只会**顾自己**。