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

• 只顧自己
• 以自我為中心

Definition

只為自己做最好的事，把自己的需要或利益置於他人之上，通常帶有自私的含義。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

較為口語且帶有負面或批評語氣，暗示自私。常出現在『他總是隻顧自己』這類句子裏。通常不是稱讚。

Examples

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

他總是**只顧自己**，從不幫助朋友。

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

如果你**只顧自己**，別人可能覺得你自私。

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

有時，**照顧自己**並關心自己的需要很重要。

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

她就是那種**總是隻顧自己**的人。

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

你不能只**顧自己**，還指望別人支持你。

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

遇到困難時，有人只會**顧自己**。