indulgence
US /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
UK /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
名詞
1.
放縱, 享受, 奢侈
the act of allowing oneself to enjoy a pleasure or desire, especially one that is considered a luxury or is not usually allowed
範例:
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A long hot bath is my favorite form of self-indulgence.
長時間的熱水澡是我最喜歡的自我放縱方式。
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The rich dessert was a delightful indulgence.
那份豐盛的甜點是一種令人愉快的享受。
2.
寬容, 縱容, 姑息
the practice of being overly generous or lenient with someone
範例:
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His parents' indulgence made him a spoiled child.
他父母的縱容使他成為一個被寵壞的孩子。
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The teacher showed great indulgence towards the struggling student.
老師對這個苦苦掙扎的學生表現出極大的寬容。
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