流逝汉英词典

indulgence

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柯林斯词典

    indulgence /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ (indulgences)

  • 1. N-VAR Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing. 纵容

    The king's indulgence toward his sons angered the business community. 国王对孩子们的纵容激怒了商界。

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剑桥词典

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
    an occasion when you allow someone or yourself to have something enjoyable , especially more than is good for you
    沉溺；放纵
    Chocolate is my only indulgence. 巧克力是我唯一的嗜好。
    All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work . 周末的快乐时光和享受都结束了，我得认真处理一些棘手的工作。
    His health suffered from over- indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink . 过度食用油腻食物和酗酒损害了他的健康。
    也见 self-indulgence (self-indulgent)
    [ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
    an occasion when you allow or do not mind someone's failure or bad behaviour
    允许；迁就；纵容
    My inability to do needlework was treated with surprising indulgence by my teacher . 我不会做针线活儿，而老师竟然迁就了我，这真令我吃惊。 返回 indulgence