indulge

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'dʌldʒ/🇺🇸 US/in'dʌldʒ/
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Definitions

v.

To allow oneself or another to enjoy a pleasure or desire freely; to give way to a habit or whim.

放纵;沉迷;满足(欲望或兴趣)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
dulgeroot
=indulge

Common Collocations

  • 1.indulge in沉迷于
  • 2.indulge oneself放纵自己

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She likes to indulge in chocolate when stressed.

  • 2.

    The parents indulged their children too much.

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