overindulge
US /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
UK /ˌəʊ.və.rɪnˈdʌldʒ/
動詞
1.
過度放縱, 過量食用
to allow oneself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink
範例:
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It's easy to overindulge during the holidays.
假期期間很容易過度放縱。
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I tend to overindulge in chocolate when I'm stressed.
我壓力大的時候容易過量食用巧克力。
2.
溺愛, 過度放任
to be too generous or permissive with someone, especially a child
範例:
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Parents should be careful not to overindulge their children with toys.
父母應該小心，不要用玩具過度溺愛孩子。
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She tends to overindulge her pets with expensive treats.
她傾向於用昂貴的零食過度溺愛她的寵物。