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in·dul·gence /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. 沉溺，沉迷；放纵
excessive indulgence in daydreaming 过分的沉溺于幻想
a man given to indulgence 生活上放纵自己的人
2. 纵容；迁就；宽容
She treated her moody child with indulgence. 她对她那个喜怒无常的孩子百依百顺。
I thank you, ladies, for your kind indulgence. 女士们，承蒙耐心听完，不胜感谢。(演说完毕时的套语)
We are very sorry indeed that you have been troubled and we ask your indulgence. 如此叨扰，甚感抱歉，务请原谅为荷。(公函套语)
3. 嗜好，爱好
Smoking was his one indulgence. 抽烟是他唯一的嗜好。
Even a cup of tea was an indulgence she rarely allowed herself. 甚至连杯清茶她也难得让自己品尝消受一下。
4. 【宗】(天主教的)特赦；豁免
5. 【商】延期；延期优惠
6. [有时作 I-] 【史】(英皇查理二世和詹姆士二世特许的)信教自由
II vt.
【宗】(天主教)特赦；豁免 |