"talk yourself out" in Chinese (Simplified)
说服自己不做某事
Definition
说服自己不要做某事,通常是通过思考或讨论为什么不应该做。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个表达是非正式的,用在自己劝自己别做某事,而不是被别人劝说。常用结构是 'talk yourself out of (something)'。
Examples
I almost bought the shoes, but I talked myself out.
我差点买了那双鞋,但最后**说服自己不买了**。
He wanted to try the new food, but he talked himself out.
他本来想尝试新食物,但最后**说服自己不吃了**。
Don't talk yourself out if you want to join us.
如果你想加入我们,别**说服自己不来**。
I kept thinking about the risks and finally talked myself out of applying for the job.
我一直在想那些风险,最后**说服自己不申请那份工作了**。
She always talks herself out of having fun because she's too cautious.
她总是因为太谨慎而**说服自己不要去玩**。
Don’t talk yourself out of a good opportunity—you might regret it later.
不要因为犹豫而**放弃好机会**,以后你可能会后悔。