indulges; indulged; indulging
indulges; indulged; indulging
Learner's definition of INDULGE
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: to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure使(自己)沉溺(于);沉迷(于) [+ object]
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often + in [no object]
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often + in 2 [+ object]
a : to allow (someone) to have or do something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc.纵容;迁就;听任 -
He knows that his aunt is always willing to indulge [=spoil] him.他知道伯母总是会愿意迁就他的。
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They always indulged their grandchildren's whims. [=they always allowed their grandchildren to do whatever they wanted to do]他们总是听任孙辈随心所欲。
b : to patiently allow (someone) to do or say something允许;容许 3
[+ object] : to do the things that you want to do because of (a feeling, interest, desire, etc.)满足(情感、兴趣、欲望等) -
The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs.博物馆是一个极好的地方,可以满足孩子们对于恐龙的好奇心。
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She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.她买了一幢带大院子的房屋,以便满足自己摆弄花草的爱好。
indulge in
[phrasal verb] indulge in (something)
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)参加,参与(尤指错误或不当的活动)