indulgence
n
1 [U] state of being allowed whatever one wants 放縱; 縱容
a life of (self-)indulgence, ie gratifying oneself (自我)放縱的生活
If I may crave your indulgence for one moment... 祈蒙俯允賜時片刻....
2 [U] ~ in sth (habit of) satisfying one's own desires 放縱, 任性(的習慣)
Constant indulgence in bad habits brought about his ruin. 他長期耽於惡習, 結(jié)果毀了自己.
3 [C] thing in which a person indulges 嗜好; 愛好
A cigar after dinner is my only indulgence. 飯後一枝雪茄是我唯一的嗜好.
4
(a) [U] (in the Roman Catholic Church) granting of freedom from punishment for sin (天主教會的)特赦; 赦免; 免罪.
(b) [C] instance of this 特赦; 赦免; 免罪
selling indulgences 出售贖罪券.
?? 擴展釋義
*[in'd?ld??ns]n. 沉溺, 放縱, 嗜好【法】 寬容, 縱容, 贖罪券
?? 同為「公共英語」詞匯
mufflevt. 裹住,圍住;捂住;壓抑,阻止;消音;
vi. 用厚厚的衣帽包著(自己);
n. 低沉的聲音;消聲器;包裹物;隔焰窯;