单词 | indulge |
释义 | in·dulge (ĭn-dŭlj) v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es v.tr. 1. a. To yield to (a desire or whim); gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate. b. To yield to the desires or whims of (someone), often excessively: We indulged our daughter on her birthday. See Synonyms at pamper. 2. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to. v.intr. 1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge. 2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads. [Latin indulgēre; see dlegh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] in·dulger n. |
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