1. | [i][t] 沉湎,沉迷,沉溺(于…)to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is considered bad for you |
They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping. 他们进城去大肆购物。 | |
I indulged myself with a long hot bath. 我尽情享受了一次长时间的热水浴。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth 满足(欲望、兴趣等)to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc. |
The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art. 这笔遗产使他能够尽情投入他热爱的艺术。 |
3. | [t] 放纵;听任to be too generous in allowing sb to have or do whatever they like |
She did not believe in indulging the children with presents. 她认为不能惯着孩子们要什么就给什么。 | |
Her father had always indulged her every whim . 她的父亲总是对她有求必应。 |
4. | [i] ~ in sth 参加,参与(尤指违法活动)to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal |