单词 | indulge |
释义 | Word Frequency indulge(ɪnˈdʌldʒ) verb 1. (when intr, often foll by in) to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for) to indulge a desire for new clothes to indulge in new clothes 2. (transitive) to yield to the wishes of; pamper to indulge a child 3. (transitive) to allow oneself the pleasure of something he liked to indulge himself in his favourite pastime 4. (transitive) business to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc) 5. (intransitive) informal to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess Derived forms indulger (inˈdulger) noun indulgingly (inˈdulgingly) adverb Word origin C17: from Latin indulgēre to concede, from -dulgēre, probably related to Greek dolikhos long, Gothic tulgus firm |
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