- [uncountable] (usually disapproving)
the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing somebody 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 - indulgence in something
Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks. 避免食用过多的甜食和罐装饮料。 The menu offers a temptation to over-indulgence. 这份菜单很容易让人过度放纵。 There is no limit to the indulgence he shows to his grandchildren. 他无度地溺爱娇惯孙子孙女。
Extra ExamplesHe begged the audience's indulgence to read some passages from his latest book. 他拜请观众以海涵雅量从他新出的书中选读几段。 She allowed herself only a few moments' indulgence in self-pity. 她只许自己自哀自怜了一小会儿。 He attacked the indulgence granted to religious dissenters. 他抨击对宗教异见者准予赦免。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- excessive
- pure
- sheer
- …
- indulgence in
- a life of indulgence
- [countable]
something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential 嗜好；爱好；享受 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- private
- small
- occasional
- …
- allow yourself
- [uncountable] (formal)
the quality of being willing to ignore the weaknesses in somebody/something 宽容；包涵 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + indulgence- ask
- beg
- crave
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere ‘give free rein to’.