indulgence
英 [ɪn'dʌldʒ(ə)ns]
美[ɪn'dʌldʒəns]
- n. 嗜好；放纵；纵容；沉溺
词态变化
复数: indulgences;
助记提示
1. Greek dolikhos "long" (PIE base *dlonghos-, see long) => dolicho- / dolich- / dulg- "long".
2. in- "in" + dulg- "long" + -ence.
3. literally "be long-suffering, allow long enough for".
4. 音似“淫荡致死”——沉溺，纵容。 沉溺（韦小宝） 。
2. in- "in" + dulg- "long" + -ence.
3. literally "be long-suffering, allow long enough for".
4. 音似“淫荡致死”——沉溺，纵容。 沉溺（韦小宝） 。
中文词源
indulgence 嗜好，爱好，纵容
in-,进入，使，-dulge,长的，长时间的，来自PIE*del,长，词源同long,play,pledge.其原义为长时间的从事于某事，爱好，嗜好，后词义贬义化，引申词义沉湎，沉溺，放纵。
英英释意
- 1. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
- 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone;
- "too much indulgence spoils a child"
- 3. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
- 4. foolish or senseless behavior
- 5. the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution;
- "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
英文词源
- indulgence (n.)
- mid-14c., "freeing from temporal punishment for sin," from Old French indulgence or directly from Latin indulgentia "complaisance, fondness, remission," from indulgentem (nominative indulgens) "indulgent, kind, tender, fond," present participle of indulgere "be kind, yield," of unknown origin; perhaps from in- "in" + derivative of PIE root *dlegh- "to engage oneself."
Sense of "gratification of another's desire or humor" is attested from late 14c. That of "yielding to one's inclinations" (technically self-indulgence) is from 1640s. In British history, Indulgence also refers to grants of certain liberties to Nonconformists under Charles II and James II, as special favors rather than legal rights; specifically the Declarations of Indulgence of 1672, 1687, and 1688 in England and 1669, 1672, and 1687 in Scotland.
考试真题
- But unlike the modern definition of Epicureanism as a life of indulgence ( ' , 放纵 ) and luxury, for the ancient Greeks, it meant finding a state of calm, peace and mental ease.
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- They do deserve such indulgences.
出自-2016年12月听力原文
- "Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or a vice; It is as indispensable to be brain as vitamin D is to the body...[idleness] is, paradoxically, necessary to getting any work done," he argues.
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实用场景例句
- to lead a life of indulgence
- 过着放纵的生活
牛津词典
- Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.
- 避免食用过多的甜食和罐装饮料。
牛津词典
- There is no limit to the indulgence he shows to his grandchildren.
- 他无度地溺爱娇惯孙子孙女。
牛津词典
- The holiday was an extravagant indulgence.
- 那个假期是一次奢侈的享受。
牛津词典
- They begged the audience's indulgence.
- 他们恳求观众包涵。
牛津词典
- The king's indulgence towards his sons angered the business community...
- 国王对儿子们的纵容令商界恼火。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- For a moment he allowed himself the indulgence of examining his feelings for her...
- 有那么一会儿他让自己沉下心来仔细分析一下对她的感情。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Constant indulgence in gambling brought about his ruin.
- 经常沉迷于赌博把他毁了.
辞典例句
- Too much indulgence in sweets is bad for our health.
- 过分爱吃糖果有害于健康.
期刊摘选
- An occasional indulgence is fine, but too much dessert can take a toll on waist lines.
- 偶尔放纵一下还好, 但过多的摄入甜点会让巨蟹的腰围变粗哦.
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- He attacked the indulgence shown to religious dissenters.
- 他抨击对宗教上持不同政见者表现出的宽容.
《简明英汉词典》
- Extravagance and wastage are generally results of people's appetites for enjoyment and indulgence.
- 各种奢侈浪费现象大多是人们追求享受、放纵欲望造成的.
期刊摘选
- My parents were possessed by the very spirit of kindness and indulgence.
- 我父母秉性仁慈,心地宽厚.
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- There was little time, however, for the indulgence of any images of merriment.
- 不过, 他没有那么多的时间去作那些愉快的想象.
辞典例句
- Constant indulgence in bad habits brought about his ruin.
- 经常沉溺于恶习导致了他的毁灭.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- This indulgence was in accordance with the general policy of the redmen.
- 这种宽宏大量的气度,是红种人一贯使用的策略.
辞典例句
- Indulgence or forbearance in judging others.
- 对别人的宽容或耐心.
期刊摘选
- Indulgence in smoking can seriously harm your health.
- 抽烟过度会严重损害你的健康.
《简明英汉词典》
- Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!
- 撒旦象征放任, 而非节制!
期刊摘选
- Denying oneself is an indulgence.
- 否认自己是一种放纵.
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- Wine is his only indulgence.
- 喝酒是他的唯一嗜好.
《简明英汉词典》
- Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness and indulgence towards their children.
- 家长们在对孩子的严格和放任程度上是有很大差异的.
期刊摘选
- I was full of indulgence for the life she led , full of admiration for her beauty.
- 连我自己也说不清楚,我对她的生活满怀同情, 对她的美貌赞赏不已.
期刊摘选
- Her indulgence to her children was bad for them.
- 她溺爱自己的孩子,这对他们不好.
辞典例句
- His indulgence to his children was bad for them.
- 他溺爱自己的孩子,这对他们不好.
期刊摘选
- Sweets are my only indulgence.
- 糖是我最喜欢吃的东西.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- Upon my word , Fanny, you are in high luck to meet with such attention and indulgence!
- 说实话, 范妮, 你这样受抬举,真是天大的运气.
辞典例句
- She treated her moody child with indulgence.
- 她对她那喜怒无常的孩子百依百顺.
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