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单词 overindulge
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Definition of overindulge in English:

overindulge

verbəʊv(ə)rɪnˈdʌldʒˌoʊvərənˈdəldʒ
[no object]
  • 1Have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.

    it is easy to overindulge in these kinds of food
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Satisfy any sugar cravings with fruit, rather than chocolates and biscuits, and try not to overindulge in cream, butter, crisps, nuts, fried and sauce-drenched foods.
    • Given their love of luxe, Leos tend to overindulge in delectably unnecessary high-fat and sugary goodies.
    • We binge on the wrong foods, overindulge in caffeine and are exposed to environmental toxins.
    • When I'm in the mood to gorge, drink or otherwise overindulge, the last thing I want/need is permission to do so.
    • In essence, temperance means the exercise of self-control that, in general, would lead one to avoid and resist the temptation to overindulge in hedonistic behaviours.
    • A word of advice: do not be tempted to overindulge in the breads on offer.
    • Something about the holidays makes many of us overindulge in all the wrong foods, and the worst part is that you usually regret what you've eaten once you see the number on the scale.
    • As a side bonus, the more you have to cook it yourself, the less you'll be tempted to overindulge in goodies.
    • In both cases, you probably become famished and are more likely to make poor food choices and overindulge, says Walls.
    • However, the film does not overindulge in political posturing or preach, and is frequently punctuated by humour.
    • In the past, gout was often known as ‘the disease of kings’ because it was associated with wealthy men who overindulged in rich food and drink.
    • The stereotypical victim was a lazy, obese middle-aged man who habitually overindulged in rich foods and alcohol.
    • If you eat too much of any food, you can wind up with an upset stomach, particularly if you overindulge in fatty or spicy foods.
    • Because peanuts are packed with energy it's best not to overindulge in peanut butter unless you're trying to put on weight.
    • In one example, a student who preferred to drink alcohol during class overindulged, and made inappropriate posts to the class chat.
    • So get plenty of rest, don't overindulge in food or alcohol, and don't overschedule.
    • As family and friends deck the tables with platters of rich foods and sinful treats, it's almost inevitable that you'll overindulge in some favorite dish or delicacy.
    • In intimate surroundings of dark wood and starched white linens it is difficult to resist the temptation to overindulge in the luxurious treats on offer.
    • They micromanage and overindulge in the notes they've gobbled up at coaching clinics.
    • Those New Year resolutions, from the beginning of the year, swearing that we won't overindulge in alcohol or all those tempting goodies seem to dissolve away as many of us still succumb.
    Synonyms
    drink/eat too much, overeat, drink like a fish, overdrink, be greedy, be immoderate, be intemperate, overindulge oneself, overdo it, not know when to stop, drink/eat/go to excess, gorge (oneself), surfeit, guzzle, feast
    informal binge, binge-eat, go on a binge, stuff one's face, stuff oneself, pack it away, put it away, paint the town red, push the boat out, go overboard, live it up, make a pig of oneself, pig oneself
    North American informal scarf out
    archaic tope
    rare gourmandize, gluttonize
    1. 1.1with object Gratify the wishes of (someone) to an excessive extent.
      his mother had overindulged him
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Although parents are advised to treat their child as normally as possible, many parents overprotect and overindulge their child.
      • Kids' parties are the rage these days, with parents ready to overindulge their young ones, especially during birthdays and special occasions.
      • He overindulged his children, yet when we showed signs of inheriting this trait he was indignant.
      • He smokes too much and overindulges the child in sweets.
      • That is, all you have to do is overindulge the animals to make them perfectly happy, and it means you can slap together an exhibit with very little thought or effort.
      • Just as it's easy to overindulge your child, it's easy to neglect him or her as you become mired in your own legal and emotional work.
      Synonyms
      spoil, give in to, indulge, humour, pander to, cosset, pamper, mollycoddle, baby, spoon-feed, feather-bed
      informal spoil rotten
 
 

Definition of overindulge in US English:

overindulge

verbˌoʊvərənˈdəldʒˌōvərənˈdəlj
[no object]
  • 1Have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.

    it is easy to overindulge in these kinds of foods
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The stereotypical victim was a lazy, obese middle-aged man who habitually overindulged in rich foods and alcohol.
    • Something about the holidays makes many of us overindulge in all the wrong foods, and the worst part is that you usually regret what you've eaten once you see the number on the scale.
    • As family and friends deck the tables with platters of rich foods and sinful treats, it's almost inevitable that you'll overindulge in some favorite dish or delicacy.
    • If you eat too much of any food, you can wind up with an upset stomach, particularly if you overindulge in fatty or spicy foods.
    • In essence, temperance means the exercise of self-control that, in general, would lead one to avoid and resist the temptation to overindulge in hedonistic behaviours.
    • When I'm in the mood to gorge, drink or otherwise overindulge, the last thing I want/need is permission to do so.
    • Because peanuts are packed with energy it's best not to overindulge in peanut butter unless you're trying to put on weight.
    • A word of advice: do not be tempted to overindulge in the breads on offer.
    • So get plenty of rest, don't overindulge in food or alcohol, and don't overschedule.
    • However, the film does not overindulge in political posturing or preach, and is frequently punctuated by humour.
    • In intimate surroundings of dark wood and starched white linens it is difficult to resist the temptation to overindulge in the luxurious treats on offer.
    • As a side bonus, the more you have to cook it yourself, the less you'll be tempted to overindulge in goodies.
    • We binge on the wrong foods, overindulge in caffeine and are exposed to environmental toxins.
    • Those New Year resolutions, from the beginning of the year, swearing that we won't overindulge in alcohol or all those tempting goodies seem to dissolve away as many of us still succumb.
    • Given their love of luxe, Leos tend to overindulge in delectably unnecessary high-fat and sugary goodies.
    • In the past, gout was often known as ‘the disease of kings’ because it was associated with wealthy men who overindulged in rich food and drink.
    • In both cases, you probably become famished and are more likely to make poor food choices and overindulge, says Walls.
    • In one example, a student who preferred to drink alcohol during class overindulged, and made inappropriate posts to the class chat.
    • Satisfy any sugar cravings with fruit, rather than chocolates and biscuits, and try not to overindulge in cream, butter, crisps, nuts, fried and sauce-drenched foods.
    • They micromanage and overindulge in the notes they've gobbled up at coaching clinics.
    Synonyms
    drink too much, eat too much, overeat, drink like a fish, overdrink, be greedy, be immoderate, be intemperate, overindulge oneself, overdo it, not know when to stop, drink to excess, eat to excess, go to excess, gorge, gorge oneself, surfeit, guzzle, feast
    1. 1.1with object Gratify the wishes of (someone) to an excessive extent.
      his mother had overindulged him
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Just as it's easy to overindulge your child, it's easy to neglect him or her as you become mired in your own legal and emotional work.
      • He smokes too much and overindulges the child in sweets.
      • Although parents are advised to treat their child as normally as possible, many parents overprotect and overindulge their child.
      • He overindulged his children, yet when we showed signs of inheriting this trait he was indignant.
      • Kids' parties are the rage these days, with parents ready to overindulge their young ones, especially during birthdays and special occasions.
      • That is, all you have to do is overindulge the animals to make them perfectly happy, and it means you can slap together an exhibit with very little thought or effort.
      Synonyms
      spoil, give in to, indulge, humour, pander to, cosset, pamper, mollycoddle, baby, spoon-feed, feather-bed
 
 
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