单词 | indulge |
释义 | indulge —indulger, n. —indulgingly, adv. /in dulj"/, v. , indulged, indulging. v.i. 1. to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees. v.t. 2. to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets. 3. to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child. 4. to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually fol. by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending. 5. Com. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.). [1630-40; < L indulgere to be lenient (toward), accede, take pleasure (in)] Syn. 3. pamper, favor. See humor. |
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