indulgences
US /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
UK /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
复数名词
1.
放纵, 享受, 奢侈品
the act of allowing oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially one that is considered unhealthy or immoral
示例:
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He allowed himself a few indulgences during his vacation, like eating dessert every night.
他在度假期间允许自己有一些放纵，比如每晚都吃甜点。
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The spa offers a range of luxurious indulgences.
水疗中心提供一系列奢华的享受。
2.
赎罪券
(in the Roman Catholic Church) a remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution
示例:
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In the Middle Ages, the sale of indulgences was a controversial practice.
在中世纪，出售赎罪券是一种有争议的做法。
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The priest granted indulgences to those who performed acts of penance.
牧师向那些进行忏悔行为的人授予赎罪券。