这个提议本身并不危险,但可能会产生意想不到的后果。
The proposal is not dangerous ___in ___itself, yet it could have unintended consequences.
技术本身并非邪恶;取决于我们如何使用它。
Technology is not evil ___in ___itself; it depends on how we use it.
这本书的长度本身不是问题,但内容可以更有吸引力。
The book's length is not a problem ___in ___itself, but the content could be more engaging.