1.“find oneself+宾补”句式中，表示“不知不觉发现自己处于某种境地”
He found himself in hospital when he came to.当他苏醒过来时发现已住进了医院。
When he woke up he found himself tied to the ground.
当他醒来时发现自己被捆在地上。
2.“make oneself done”句式中，表示“使自己被……”
He spoke loud to make himself heard.他大声讲话让大家都能听见。
He couldn’t make himself understood.他不能让人理解自己。
3.用于固定短语中
（1）动词短语
abandon oneself to 沉迷于 absent oneself from 缺席
adapt oneself to 适应于 addict oneself to 沉溺于
behave oneself 举止得体 come to oneself 苏醒
devote oneself to 致力于 dress oneself in 穿着，打扮
engage oneself in 从事于 engage oneself to 同……订婚
enjoy oneself 过得快乐 express oneself 表达某人的思想
help yourself to 自行取用 make oneself at home 不要客气
make a fool of oneself 丢丑 say to oneself 心里想
（2）介词短语
by oneself 独自地 of oneself 自动地 in itself 本质上；本身