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indulging

UK //ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ//US //ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'indulgere',意为‘纵容’或‘宽容’,16世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 放纵自己或他人,允许或满足某种欲望或喜好,通常指过度或不加节制地享受某事物。

“She was indulging in her favorite chocolate cake.”

(她正在放纵自己享用最爱的巧克力蛋糕。)

“He couldn't resist indulging in a long nap on the weekend.”

(他忍不住在周末放纵自己睡了个长觉。)

同义词:spoiling, pampering, gratifying

常见短语

indulging in — 指沉溺于某种活动或享受中,通常带有过度或不加节制的意味。

“He was indulging in self-pity after the breakup.”

(分手后,他沉溺于自怜中。)