indulge
verb- [intransitive, transitive]
to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you 沉湎，沉迷，沉溺（于…） - indulge in something
They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping. 他们进城去大肆购物。 She has never been one to indulge in gossip. 她从来不喜欢八卦。 She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming. 她肆意沉迷于风花雪月的白日梦中。 - indulge yourself (with something)
I indulged myself with a long hot bath. 我尽情享受了一次长时间的热水浴。 For a special treat, indulge yourself with one of these luxury desserts. 作为特别的款待，你可以在各种美味甜品中任选一种尽情享用。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- occasionally
- freely
- be able to
- be free to
- can
- …
- in
- with
- indulge in something
- [transitive] indulge something
to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc. 满足（欲望、兴趣等） The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art. 这笔遗产使他能够尽情投入他热爱的艺术。 In the closing lines, the poet indulges his sense of irony. 在最后几行，诗人沉溺于他的讽刺意味。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- occasionally
- freely
- be able to
- be free to
- can
- …
- in
- with
- [transitive]
to be too generous in allowing somebody to have or do whatever they like 放纵；听任 - indulge somebody (with something)
She did not believe in indulging the children with presents. 她认为不能惯着孩子们要什么就给什么。 His questions were annoying but it was easier to indulge him than try and protest. 他的问题很烦人，但纵容他比试图抗议更容易。 - indulge something
Her father had always indulged her every whim. 她的父亲总是对她有求必应。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- occasionally
- freely
- be able to
- be free to
- can
- …
- in
- with
- indulge somebody (with something)
- [intransitive] indulge in something
to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal 参加，参与（尤指违法活动） Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- occasionally
- freely
- be able to
- be free to
- can
- …
- in
- with
Word Originearly 17th cent. (in the sense ‘treat with excessive kindness’): from Latin indulgere ‘give free rein to’.