"look for number one" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 只为自己着想
• 只顾自己

Definition

主要以自己的利益为重，把自己的需求放在他人之前；这里的“number one”指的就是自己。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式的口语表达，通常带有批评自私的意思，有时也能表达自我关爱。注意常见变体 'look out for number one'，意思一样。

Examples

He always looks for number one and ignores his friends.

他总是**只为自己着想**，忽略朋友。

Some people just look for number one in business.

有些人在生意上只**只为自己着想**。

It's important not to always look for number one.

重要的是不要总是**只为自己着想**。

If you always look for number one, you'll lose the trust of others.

如果你总是**只顾自己**，你会失去别人的信任。

"Sometimes you have to look for number one," she said, defending her choice.

“有时候你得**为自己着想**，”她为自己的选择辩解道。

You can't just look for number one all your life and expect help from others.

你不能一辈子都**只为自己着想**，还指望别人帮忙。