indulge
[ɪn'dʌldʒ] verb
intransitive or transitive
■to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you （使）沉溺于；（尤指）放纵•The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.足球迷摇着旗唱着歌，纵情抒发他们的爱国热情。 •[R] I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.我爱喝香槟，但一般都有节制。 •We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia.我们特意决定好好追忆一下往事。 transitive
■to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly 纵容•My aunt indulges the children dreadfully.我婶婶太纵容孩子了。 |