“自取所需”常见的英文表达有 “take what one needs” 或 “help oneself to what one requires” 。
“take what one needs”:这是一个比较简洁直接的表述,强调个人根据自己的需求去获取。例如:In this open-access pantry, people can take what they needs.(在这个开放式食品储藏室里,人们可以自取所需。 )
“help oneself to what one requires”: “help oneself to...” 是英语中一个常用的短语,意思是“自行取用……”,“what one requires” 进一步明确了是取用自己所需的东西,整体表达更为完整和正式一些。例如:Guests can help themselves to what they require from the buffet.(宾客们可以从自助餐台上自取所需。 )