indulge

• 动词，指允许自己尽情享受某事物或满足某种欲望，常含过度放纵之意。

A verb meaning to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something or to satisfy a desire, often to an excessive degree.

1. Allow oneself to enjoy somethingB2formal

   To allow oneself to have or do something that is enjoyable, often as a treat.

   放纵自己享受

   • She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake.
   • He indulged his passion for travel by visiting a new country every year.
   • They indulged in a long, relaxing bath after a stressful week.

   同义词gratifypampersatisfyspoiltreat

   反义词abstaindenyforgorefrain

2. Yield to a desireB2formal

   To give in to a wish or desire, especially one that is not strictly necessary.

   纵容

   • He indulged his curiosity and opened the mysterious box.
   • She indulged her children's every whim.
   • The manager indulged the employee's request for a day off.

   同义词appeasegratifyhumorsatisfy

   反义词abstaindenyeschewforbearrefrainrenounceresist

3. Enjoy to excessB2informal

   To take part in an activity or consume something in a way that is excessive or immoderate.

   纵情享乐

   • He tends to indulge in too much alcohol at parties.
   • She indulged in shopping sprees whenever she felt stressed.
   • They indulged in a weekend of non-stop gaming.

   同义词bingeoverdooverindulgesurfeit

   反义词abstaindenyforbearrefrain

4. Treat with excessive kindnessC1formal

   To be overly generous or lenient towards someone, often to their detriment.

   溺爱

   • Grandparents often indulge their grandchildren with sweets and gifts.
   • The teacher was accused of indulging the disruptive student.
   • He indulged his dog with too many treats, making it overweight.

   同义词babycoddlehumormollycoddlepamperspoil

   反义词denydeprivedisciplinehardenneglectrestrain