'IN ITSELF', INTENSIFYING

EGP #917 | B2 | PRONOUNS / reflexive Can use the fixed expression 'in itself' as an intensifier . Lexical range: N/A

这个提议本身是合理的，但可能面临实际挑战。

The proposal is reasonable ___in ___itself, yet it may face practical challenges.

这个计划本身并不违法，但会导致一些可疑的做法。

The plan wasn't illegal ___in ___itself but it would lead to some doubtful practices.

首先，在我看来，汽车本身不可能有害。

To begin with, a car, in my opinion, can't be harmful ___in ___itself.

考试本身并不难，但备考需要投入大量时间。

The exam is not difficult ___in ___itself, but it takes a lot of time to prepare.

那个想法本身不错，只是目前没有资源去实现。

The idea is good ___in ___itself, but we don't have the resources to carry it out right now.