“照顾自己”常见的英文表达有 take care of oneself 和 look after oneself。
take care of oneself:强调主动承担起照顾自己的责任,涵盖生活各个方面,如健康、饮食、起居等。
例句:You should learn to take care of yourself when you're away from home.(你离家在外的时候,应该学会照顾自己。)
look after oneself:侧重于关心、照料自己的生活需求,确保自己处于良好的状态。
例句:It's important for elderly people to know how to look after themselves.(对于老年人来说,知道如何照顾自己是很重要的。)