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in·dul·genceBrE /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/NAmE /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ noun [U] (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want 沉溺;放纵;纵容◆to lead a life of indulgence 过着放纵的生活◆Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks. 避免食用过多的甜食和罐装饮料。◆There is no limit to the indulgence he shows to his grandchildren. 他无度地溺爱娇惯孙子孙女。 [C] something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential 嗜好;爱好;享受◆The holiday was an extravagant indulgence. 那个假期是一次奢华的享受。 ➡ see also self-indulgence at self-indulgent [U] (formal) willingness to ignore the weaknesses in sb/sth 宽容;包涵 SYN patience ◆They begged the audience's indulgence. 他们恳求观众包涵。 |