Definition of indulgence in English:

indulgence

noun ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)nsɪnˈdəldʒəns

1mass noun The action or fact of indulging.
沉湎，沉迷，沉醉
indulgence in self-pity
沉醉于自哀自怜。
Example sentencesExamples
- And we will have contributed a good deal of pain, cruelty and selfish indulgence to the karma of the universe.
- If this is indulgence, then indulge me, because I'm impressed and fascinated.
- First and foremost, Antony writes for himself, but this it is no selfish indulgence.
- The city of indulgence and excess will be this summer's location for the largest annual scientific forum and food technology exposition.
- Many items came complete with copper food warmers, and the entire evening was one of indulgence (and overindulgence at times).
- I think this neglect of graphic design as a serious discipline is the fact that it is seen mainly as based on aesthetic indulgence.
- King is indulging his imagination, and we have to indulge his indulgence if we're going to enjoy this.
- This post is a sad observation inspired by what I find to be excessive indulgence in predictory politics in the previous post in this weblog.
- Students showed a greater disposition to disclose indulgence in these behaviors to peers and others outside the family than to those within it.
- She would never let him get away with such indulgence in self-pity.
- It might not be the most impressive show in the festival, but it's precisely the sort of experimental, self-regarding indulgence that I'd expect in Venice.
- It was either taught in parables or using horror messages to discourage young people from ‘premarital’ sexual indulgence.
- Now, by love I don't mean indulgence or sentimentality.
- I'll bet most of you reading this can relate to the struggle back and forth: indulgence vs. virtue, comfort food vs. fitness fuel.
- The very measures that are supposed to protect our young people from over indulgence of self-abuse habits are in fact the lures that draw them into it.
- Is this writing, then, some kind of solipsistic indulgence conducted purely for your own benefit?
- But the mood is not one of back-slapping indulgence and self-congratulation.
- ‘We appeal to you to guard against excessive indulgence and lack of discernment in behavioural patterns,’ he said.
Synonyms
satisfaction, satisfying, gratification, gratifying, fulfilment, fulfilling, satiation, appeasement, assuagement, quenching, slaking
accommodation
self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, overconsumption, intemperance, immoderation, immoderateness, dissipation, dissolution, dissoluteness, debauchery, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, prodigality, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, wantonness, lack of self-control
rare sybaritism
pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying, mothering, nannying
spoiling, humouring, catering to someone's every whim
partiality
1. 1.1 The state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant.
  纵容，迁就，娇惯，放任
  she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence
  她不太在意且有点好玩似地看待他的艳事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even indulgence.
  So the starting point of the law is an essentially agnostic view of religious beliefs and a tolerant indulgence to religious and cultural diversity.
  But often there's a slightly patronising tone, a hint of indulgence.
  We are in the era of guarded opulence and while heads are rolling in town, a certain level of indulgence continues to continue in Napoleon's France.
  If we had, we would not treat blatant apologists for the Soviet Union with fond indulgence and even respect.
  Inside, the new-style voting forms were being accepted with the slightest shrug of indulgence; it changes, it stays the same.
  To be able to look at childhood fantasies with indulgence and optimism is a lot about recognising the child in all of us.
  Unfortunately, this talent had a weak side: her inclination toward indulgence and spoiling her little darlings.
  Synonyms
  tolerance, forbearance, humanity, compassion, kindness, understanding, sympathy, liberalness, liberality, forgiveness, leniency, lenience, clemency, mercy, mercifulness
2. 1.2count noun A thing that is indulged in; a luxury.
  嗜好；乐趣
  Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence
  克莱尔收集鞋子——这是她的嗜好。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their several-course dinner includes such gourmet indulgences as steamed lobster, veal, scallop brochettes, ravioli with almond crumbs and more.
  His cakes table was groaning with elegant indulgences.
  He replaced these beloved indulgences with fruit and yogurt.
  During my week off I took to the streets in search of indulgences.
  A big earner but a careful spender, his main indulgences are fishing equipment and holidays - and even then he stuffs his four kids in economy while he flies club.
  To offset these culinary indulgences, one could visit the more dramatic hill towns, like Cordes-sur-Ciel, Rocamador, or Loubressac, and climb their steep streets.
  She names two much-anthologized poets, Ezra Pound and William Carlos Williams, as her two great indulgences.
  Although health care may seem more pressing, national parks and forests are not frills or indulgences.
  With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals.
  I saw therapy as an indulgence, a luxury I couldn't afford, and the idea of antidepressants frightened me.
  I saw it yesterday - a midday summer movie by myself, one of my few truly decadent indulgences - and found it surprisingly funny and true.
  This is consumer advertising that recognises that consumers are having a difficult time of it and market their products as little luxuries or indulgences.
  I had one of my favourite breakfast indulgences: a deluxe Belgian waffle with strawberries, whipped cream, pecans and brown sugar.
  Meanwhile, I'm pandering to all my worst indulgences.
  As with most medieval societies, meat was a luxury, enjoyed only as an occasional indulgence.
  His only indulgences are fashion and fast cars and neither is a crime, although that sarong came close.
  A naughty but nice treat or a well-deserved indulgence?
  Synonyms
  extravagance, luxury, treat, comfort, non-essential, extra, frill
2historical (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages.
〈主史〉（罗马天主教用语）免罪罚，赎罪券，赦罪符（由罗马教皇颁赐，可免去解罪之后仍须在炼狱中承受的暂罚；出售赎罪券者无限制卖出此券，成为中世纪晚期的一种普遍的腐败现象）
Example sentencesExamples
- I like the idea of sales of indulgences making a comeback, though!
- Surely Paul was not thinking of the crisis over 16th-century indulgences when he wrote about ‘faith alone’.
- Being a student of medieval history, I've been aware for a long time of the doctrine of plenary indulgences within the Catholic Church.
- Pay-per-view religion is a very contemporary idea and offers a new way to charge for indulgences.
- There have also been grumblings about charges and tithes collected by churches - indulgences being one case.
- The Reformation erupted over just this issue in the sale of indulgences.
- As it is, relics and indulgences seem to be trivial grounds for the radical actions that follow.
- Basically if you knew that you had sinned you would wait until a pardoner was in your region selling an indulgence and purchase one.
- Indeed, as Richard points out, the plenary indulgence first given to the Crusaders soon ceased to be the primary motive for undertaking a Crusade.
- Moreover, it was not necessary to travel to St. Peter's, as these indulgences were granted to those who prayed in front of a representation of the Vera Icon as well.
- The practice of granting indulgences - remission of punishment for sins through the intercession of the Church - already had a long history.
- The ‘treasures of the Church,’ out of which the Pope grants indulgences, are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ.
- Most especially Luther disputed the sale of indulgences whereby, as Luther perceived, believers might buy forgiveness for themselves or their departed relatives.
- In what way does it differ from the sale of indulgences in the 16th century which brought great discredit to the church?
- They prepared proper accommodations and obtained special indulgences for the pilgrims so that their visit would be as spiritual as possible.
3An extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid.
付款延期，偿债延期
the notice given granted a final indulgence of four weeks
Example sentencesExamples
- It is merely intended as an indulgence offered by the lender to the borrower.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).

Rhymes

divulgence, effulgence, refulgence

Definition of indulgence in US English:

indulgence

nouninˈdəljənsɪnˈdəldʒəns

1The action or fact of indulging.
沉湎，沉迷，沉醉
indulgence in self-pity
沉醉于自哀自怜。
Example sentencesExamples
- First and foremost, Antony writes for himself, but this it is no selfish indulgence.
- It might not be the most impressive show in the festival, but it's precisely the sort of experimental, self-regarding indulgence that I'd expect in Venice.
- It was either taught in parables or using horror messages to discourage young people from ‘premarital’ sexual indulgence.
- She would never let him get away with such indulgence in self-pity.
- But the mood is not one of back-slapping indulgence and self-congratulation.
- Now, by love I don't mean indulgence or sentimentality.
- King is indulging his imagination, and we have to indulge his indulgence if we're going to enjoy this.
- I'll bet most of you reading this can relate to the struggle back and forth: indulgence vs. virtue, comfort food vs. fitness fuel.
- ‘We appeal to you to guard against excessive indulgence and lack of discernment in behavioural patterns,’ he said.
- The city of indulgence and excess will be this summer's location for the largest annual scientific forum and food technology exposition.
- Is this writing, then, some kind of solipsistic indulgence conducted purely for your own benefit?
- If this is indulgence, then indulge me, because I'm impressed and fascinated.
- This post is a sad observation inspired by what I find to be excessive indulgence in predictory politics in the previous post in this weblog.
- The very measures that are supposed to protect our young people from over indulgence of self-abuse habits are in fact the lures that draw them into it.
- Students showed a greater disposition to disclose indulgence in these behaviors to peers and others outside the family than to those within it.
- And we will have contributed a good deal of pain, cruelty and selfish indulgence to the karma of the universe.
- I think this neglect of graphic design as a serious discipline is the fact that it is seen mainly as based on aesthetic indulgence.
- Many items came complete with copper food warmers, and the entire evening was one of indulgence (and overindulgence at times).
Synonyms
satisfaction, satisfying, gratification, gratifying, fulfilment, fulfilling, satiation, appeasement, assuagement, quenching, slaking
self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, overconsumption, intemperance, immoderation, immoderateness, dissipation, dissolution, dissoluteness, debauchery, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, prodigality, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, wantonness, lack of self-control
pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying, mothering, nannying
1. 1.1 The state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant.
  纵容，迁就，娇惯，放任
  she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence
  她不太在意且有点好玩似地看待他的艳事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even indulgence.
  If we had, we would not treat blatant apologists for the Soviet Union with fond indulgence and even respect.
  Inside, the new-style voting forms were being accepted with the slightest shrug of indulgence; it changes, it stays the same.
  But often there's a slightly patronising tone, a hint of indulgence.
  Unfortunately, this talent had a weak side: her inclination toward indulgence and spoiling her little darlings.
  To be able to look at childhood fantasies with indulgence and optimism is a lot about recognising the child in all of us.
  So the starting point of the law is an essentially agnostic view of religious beliefs and a tolerant indulgence to religious and cultural diversity.
  We are in the era of guarded opulence and while heads are rolling in town, a certain level of indulgence continues to continue in Napoleon's France.
  Synonyms
  tolerance, forbearance, humanity, compassion, kindness, understanding, sympathy, liberalness, liberality, forgiveness, leniency, lenience, clemency, mercy, mercifulness
2. 1.2 A thing that is indulged in; a luxury.
  嗜好；乐趣
  Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence
  克莱尔收集鞋子——这是她的嗜好。
  Example sentencesExamples
  To offset these culinary indulgences, one could visit the more dramatic hill towns, like Cordes-sur-Ciel, Rocamador, or Loubressac, and climb their steep streets.
  Although health care may seem more pressing, national parks and forests are not frills or indulgences.
  A naughty but nice treat or a well-deserved indulgence?
  I saw it yesterday - a midday summer movie by myself, one of my few truly decadent indulgences - and found it surprisingly funny and true.
  With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals.
  His only indulgences are fashion and fast cars and neither is a crime, although that sarong came close.
  A big earner but a careful spender, his main indulgences are fishing equipment and holidays - and even then he stuffs his four kids in economy while he flies club.
  During my week off I took to the streets in search of indulgences.
  I saw therapy as an indulgence, a luxury I couldn't afford, and the idea of antidepressants frightened me.
  He replaced these beloved indulgences with fruit and yogurt.
  Meanwhile, I'm pandering to all my worst indulgences.
  I had one of my favourite breakfast indulgences: a deluxe Belgian waffle with strawberries, whipped cream, pecans and brown sugar.
  His cakes table was groaning with elegant indulgences.
  This is consumer advertising that recognises that consumers are having a difficult time of it and market their products as little luxuries or indulgences.
  Their several-course dinner includes such gourmet indulgences as steamed lobster, veal, scallop brochettes, ravioli with almond crumbs and more.
  She names two much-anthologized poets, Ezra Pound and William Carlos Williams, as her two great indulgences.
  As with most medieval societies, meat was a luxury, enjoyed only as an occasional indulgence.
  Synonyms
  extravagance, luxury, treat, comfort, non-essential, extra, frill
2historical (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages.
〈主史〉（罗马天主教用语）免罪罚，赎罪券，赦罪符（由罗马教皇颁赐，可免去解罪之后仍须在炼狱中承受的暂罚；出售赎罪券者无限制卖出此券，成为中世纪晚期的一种普遍的腐败现象）
Example sentencesExamples
- Most especially Luther disputed the sale of indulgences whereby, as Luther perceived, believers might buy forgiveness for themselves or their departed relatives.
- In what way does it differ from the sale of indulgences in the 16th century which brought great discredit to the church?
- Surely Paul was not thinking of the crisis over 16th-century indulgences when he wrote about ‘faith alone’.
- Pay-per-view religion is a very contemporary idea and offers a new way to charge for indulgences.
- Basically if you knew that you had sinned you would wait until a pardoner was in your region selling an indulgence and purchase one.
- They prepared proper accommodations and obtained special indulgences for the pilgrims so that their visit would be as spiritual as possible.
- I like the idea of sales of indulgences making a comeback, though!
- The practice of granting indulgences - remission of punishment for sins through the intercession of the Church - already had a long history.
- The Reformation erupted over just this issue in the sale of indulgences.
- Indeed, as Richard points out, the plenary indulgence first given to the Crusaders soon ceased to be the primary motive for undertaking a Crusade.
- There have also been grumblings about charges and tithes collected by churches - indulgences being one case.
- As it is, relics and indulgences seem to be trivial grounds for the radical actions that follow.
- Moreover, it was not necessary to travel to St. Peter's, as these indulgences were granted to those who prayed in front of a representation of the Vera Icon as well.
- Being a student of medieval history, I've been aware for a long time of the doctrine of plenary indulgences within the Catholic Church.
- The ‘treasures of the Church,’ out of which the Pope grants indulgences, are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ.
3An extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid.
付款延期，偿债延期
Example sentencesExamples
- It is merely intended as an indulgence offered by the lender to the borrower.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).

词汇	indulgence
释义	Definition of indulgence in English: indulgence noun ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)nsɪnˈdəldʒəns 1mass noun The action or fact of indulging. 沉湎，沉迷，沉醉 indulgence in self-pity 沉醉于自哀自怜。 Example sentencesExamples And we will have contributed a good deal of pain, cruelty and selfish indulgence to the karma of the universe. If this is indulgence, then indulge me, because I'm impressed and fascinated. First and foremost, Antony writes for himself, but this it is no selfish indulgence. The city of indulgence and excess will be this summer's location for the largest annual scientific forum and food technology exposition. Many items came complete with copper food warmers, and the entire evening was one of indulgence (and overindulgence at times). I think this neglect of graphic design as a serious discipline is the fact that it is seen mainly as based on aesthetic indulgence. King is indulging his imagination, and we have to indulge his indulgence if we're going to enjoy this. This post is a sad observation inspired by what I find to be excessive indulgence in predictory politics in the previous post in this weblog. Students showed a greater disposition to disclose indulgence in these behaviors to peers and others outside the family than to those within it. She would never let him get away with such indulgence in self-pity. It might not be the most impressive show in the festival, but it's precisely the sort of experimental, self-regarding indulgence that I'd expect in Venice. It was either taught in parables or using horror messages to discourage young people from ‘premarital’ sexual indulgence. Now, by love I don't mean indulgence or sentimentality. I'll bet most of you reading this can relate to the struggle back and forth: indulgence vs. virtue, comfort food vs. fitness fuel. The very measures that are supposed to protect our young people from over indulgence of self-abuse habits are in fact the lures that draw them into it. Is this writing, then, some kind of solipsistic indulgence conducted purely for your own benefit? But the mood is not one of back-slapping indulgence and self-congratulation. ‘We appeal to you to guard against excessive indulgence and lack of discernment in behavioural patterns,’ he said. Synonyms satisfaction, satisfying, gratification, gratifying, fulfilment, fulfilling, satiation, appeasement, assuagement, quenching, slaking accommodation self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, overconsumption, intemperance, immoderation, immoderateness, dissipation, dissolution, dissoluteness, debauchery, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, prodigality, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, wantonness, lack of self-control rare sybaritism pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying, mothering, nannying spoiling, humouring, catering to someone's every whim partiality 1.1 The state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant. 纵容，迁就，娇惯，放任 she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence 她不太在意且有点好玩似地看待他的艳事。 Example sentencesExamples The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even indulgence. So the starting point of the law is an essentially agnostic view of religious beliefs and a tolerant indulgence to religious and cultural diversity. But often there's a slightly patronising tone, a hint of indulgence. We are in the era of guarded opulence and while heads are rolling in town, a certain level of indulgence continues to continue in Napoleon's France. If we had, we would not treat blatant apologists for the Soviet Union with fond indulgence and even respect. Inside, the new-style voting forms were being accepted with the slightest shrug of indulgence; it changes, it stays the same. To be able to look at childhood fantasies with indulgence and optimism is a lot about recognising the child in all of us. Unfortunately, this talent had a weak side: her inclination toward indulgence and spoiling her little darlings. Synonyms tolerance, forbearance, humanity, compassion, kindness, understanding, sympathy, liberalness, liberality, forgiveness, leniency, lenience, clemency, mercy, mercifulness 1.2count noun A thing that is indulged in; a luxury. 嗜好；乐趣 Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence 克莱尔收集鞋子——这是她的嗜好。 Example sentencesExamples Their several-course dinner includes such gourmet indulgences as steamed lobster, veal, scallop brochettes, ravioli with almond crumbs and more. His cakes table was groaning with elegant indulgences. He replaced these beloved indulgences with fruit and yogurt. During my week off I took to the streets in search of indulgences. A big earner but a careful spender, his main indulgences are fishing equipment and holidays - and even then he stuffs his four kids in economy while he flies club. To offset these culinary indulgences, one could visit the more dramatic hill towns, like Cordes-sur-Ciel, Rocamador, or Loubressac, and climb their steep streets. She names two much-anthologized poets, Ezra Pound and William Carlos Williams, as her two great indulgences. Although health care may seem more pressing, national parks and forests are not frills or indulgences. With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals. I saw therapy as an indulgence, a luxury I couldn't afford, and the idea of antidepressants frightened me. I saw it yesterday - a midday summer movie by myself, one of my few truly decadent indulgences - and found it surprisingly funny and true. This is consumer advertising that recognises that consumers are having a difficult time of it and market their products as little luxuries or indulgences. I had one of my favourite breakfast indulgences: a deluxe Belgian waffle with strawberries, whipped cream, pecans and brown sugar. Meanwhile, I'm pandering to all my worst indulgences. As with most medieval societies, meat was a luxury, enjoyed only as an occasional indulgence. His only indulgences are fashion and fast cars and neither is a crime, although that sarong came close. A naughty but nice treat or a well-deserved indulgence? Synonyms extravagance, luxury, treat, comfort, non-essential, extra, frill 2historical (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. 〈主史〉（罗马天主教用语）免罪罚，赎罪券，赦罪符（由罗马教皇颁赐，可免去解罪之后仍须在炼狱中承受的暂罚；出售赎罪券者无限制卖出此券，成为中世纪晚期的一种普遍的腐败现象） Example sentencesExamples I like the idea of sales of indulgences making a comeback, though! Surely Paul was not thinking of the crisis over 16th-century indulgences when he wrote about ‘faith alone’. Being a student of medieval history, I've been aware for a long time of the doctrine of plenary indulgences within the Catholic Church. Pay-per-view religion is a very contemporary idea and offers a new way to charge for indulgences. There have also been grumblings about charges and tithes collected by churches - indulgences being one case. The Reformation erupted over just this issue in the sale of indulgences. As it is, relics and indulgences seem to be trivial grounds for the radical actions that follow. Basically if you knew that you had sinned you would wait until a pardoner was in your region selling an indulgence and purchase one. Indeed, as Richard points out, the plenary indulgence first given to the Crusaders soon ceased to be the primary motive for undertaking a Crusade. Moreover, it was not necessary to travel to St. Peter's, as these indulgences were granted to those who prayed in front of a representation of the Vera Icon as well. The practice of granting indulgences - remission of punishment for sins through the intercession of the Church - already had a long history. The ‘treasures of the Church,’ out of which the Pope grants indulgences, are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ. Most especially Luther disputed the sale of indulgences whereby, as Luther perceived, believers might buy forgiveness for themselves or their departed relatives. In what way does it differ from the sale of indulgences in the 16th century which brought great discredit to the church? They prepared proper accommodations and obtained special indulgences for the pilgrims so that their visit would be as spiritual as possible. 3An extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid. 付款延期，偿债延期 the notice given granted a final indulgence of four weeks Example sentencesExamples It is merely intended as an indulgence offered by the lender to the borrower. Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge). Rhymes divulgence, effulgence, refulgence Definition of indulgence in US English: indulgence nouninˈdəljənsɪnˈdəldʒəns 1The action or fact of indulging. 沉湎，沉迷，沉醉 indulgence in self-pity 沉醉于自哀自怜。 Example sentencesExamples First and foremost, Antony writes for himself, but this it is no selfish indulgence. It might not be the most impressive show in the festival, but it's precisely the sort of experimental, self-regarding indulgence that I'd expect in Venice. It was either taught in parables or using horror messages to discourage young people from ‘premarital’ sexual indulgence. She would never let him get away with such indulgence in self-pity. But the mood is not one of back-slapping indulgence and self-congratulation. Now, by love I don't mean indulgence or sentimentality. King is indulging his imagination, and we have to indulge his indulgence if we're going to enjoy this. I'll bet most of you reading this can relate to the struggle back and forth: indulgence vs. virtue, comfort food vs. fitness fuel. ‘We appeal to you to guard against excessive indulgence and lack of discernment in behavioural patterns,’ he said. The city of indulgence and excess will be this summer's location for the largest annual scientific forum and food technology exposition. Is this writing, then, some kind of solipsistic indulgence conducted purely for your own benefit? If this is indulgence, then indulge me, because I'm impressed and fascinated. This post is a sad observation inspired by what I find to be excessive indulgence in predictory politics in the previous post in this weblog. The very measures that are supposed to protect our young people from over indulgence of self-abuse habits are in fact the lures that draw them into it. Students showed a greater disposition to disclose indulgence in these behaviors to peers and others outside the family than to those within it. And we will have contributed a good deal of pain, cruelty and selfish indulgence to the karma of the universe. I think this neglect of graphic design as a serious discipline is the fact that it is seen mainly as based on aesthetic indulgence. Many items came complete with copper food warmers, and the entire evening was one of indulgence (and overindulgence at times). Synonyms satisfaction, satisfying, gratification, gratifying, fulfilment, fulfilling, satiation, appeasement, assuagement, quenching, slaking self-gratification, self-indulgence, overindulgence, overconsumption, intemperance, immoderation, immoderateness, dissipation, dissolution, dissoluteness, debauchery, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, prodigality, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, wantonness, lack of self-control pampering, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying, mothering, nannying 1.1 The state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant. 纵容，迁就，娇惯，放任 she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence 她不太在意且有点好玩似地看待他的艳事。 Example sentencesExamples The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even indulgence. If we had, we would not treat blatant apologists for the Soviet Union with fond indulgence and even respect. Inside, the new-style voting forms were being accepted with the slightest shrug of indulgence; it changes, it stays the same. But often there's a slightly patronising tone, a hint of indulgence. Unfortunately, this talent had a weak side: her inclination toward indulgence and spoiling her little darlings. To be able to look at childhood fantasies with indulgence and optimism is a lot about recognising the child in all of us. So the starting point of the law is an essentially agnostic view of religious beliefs and a tolerant indulgence to religious and cultural diversity. We are in the era of guarded opulence and while heads are rolling in town, a certain level of indulgence continues to continue in Napoleon's France. Synonyms tolerance, forbearance, humanity, compassion, kindness, understanding, sympathy, liberalness, liberality, forgiveness, leniency, lenience, clemency, mercy, mercifulness 1.2 A thing that is indulged in; a luxury. 嗜好；乐趣 Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence 克莱尔收集鞋子——这是她的嗜好。 Example sentencesExamples To offset these culinary indulgences, one could visit the more dramatic hill towns, like Cordes-sur-Ciel, Rocamador, or Loubressac, and climb their steep streets. Although health care may seem more pressing, national parks and forests are not frills or indulgences. A naughty but nice treat or a well-deserved indulgence? I saw it yesterday - a midday summer movie by myself, one of my few truly decadent indulgences - and found it surprisingly funny and true. With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals. His only indulgences are fashion and fast cars and neither is a crime, although that sarong came close. A big earner but a careful spender, his main indulgences are fishing equipment and holidays - and even then he stuffs his four kids in economy while he flies club. During my week off I took to the streets in search of indulgences. I saw therapy as an indulgence, a luxury I couldn't afford, and the idea of antidepressants frightened me. He replaced these beloved indulgences with fruit and yogurt. Meanwhile, I'm pandering to all my worst indulgences. I had one of my favourite breakfast indulgences: a deluxe Belgian waffle with strawberries, whipped cream, pecans and brown sugar. His cakes table was groaning with elegant indulgences. This is consumer advertising that recognises that consumers are having a difficult time of it and market their products as little luxuries or indulgences. Their several-course dinner includes such gourmet indulgences as steamed lobster, veal, scallop brochettes, ravioli with almond crumbs and more. She names two much-anthologized poets, Ezra Pound and William Carlos Williams, as her two great indulgences. As with most medieval societies, meat was a luxury, enjoyed only as an occasional indulgence. Synonyms extravagance, luxury, treat, comfort, non-essential, extra, frill 2historical (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. 〈主史〉（罗马天主教用语）免罪罚，赎罪券，赦罪符（由罗马教皇颁赐，可免去解罪之后仍须在炼狱中承受的暂罚；出售赎罪券者无限制卖出此券，成为中世纪晚期的一种普遍的腐败现象） Example sentencesExamples Most especially Luther disputed the sale of indulgences whereby, as Luther perceived, believers might buy forgiveness for themselves or their departed relatives. In what way does it differ from the sale of indulgences in the 16th century which brought great discredit to the church? Surely Paul was not thinking of the crisis over 16th-century indulgences when he wrote about ‘faith alone’. Pay-per-view religion is a very contemporary idea and offers a new way to charge for indulgences. Basically if you knew that you had sinned you would wait until a pardoner was in your region selling an indulgence and purchase one. They prepared proper accommodations and obtained special indulgences for the pilgrims so that their visit would be as spiritual as possible. I like the idea of sales of indulgences making a comeback, though! The practice of granting indulgences - remission of punishment for sins through the intercession of the Church - already had a long history. The Reformation erupted over just this issue in the sale of indulgences. Indeed, as Richard points out, the plenary indulgence first given to the Crusaders soon ceased to be the primary motive for undertaking a Crusade. There have also been grumblings about charges and tithes collected by churches - indulgences being one case. As it is, relics and indulgences seem to be trivial grounds for the radical actions that follow. Moreover, it was not necessary to travel to St. Peter's, as these indulgences were granted to those who prayed in front of a representation of the Vera Icon as well. Being a student of medieval history, I've been aware for a long time of the doctrine of plenary indulgences within the Catholic Church. The ‘treasures of the Church,’ out of which the Pope grants indulgences, are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ. 3An extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid. 付款延期，偿债延期 Example sentencesExamples It is merely intended as an indulgence offered by the lender to the borrower. Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).
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