indulging
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌɪndˈʌldʒɪŋ] /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌɪndˈʌldʒɪŋ] /in-ˈdəlj/ (ame, mw)
indulging — verb
- indulgingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- indulgings3rd person singular
- indulginging-ing form
- indulgingedpast simple
1. to let yourself enjoy something you want, often something that is not good for y
to let yourself enjoy something you want, often something that is not good for your health or habits if you do it too much, such as eating a rich dessert, taking a long rest, or buying something expensive just for pleasure.
After a long week, Anya indulged in a hot bath and a glass of wine.
indulge in + pleasure activity
The Kim family rarely indulges in expensive dinners at fancy restaurants.
Diego knew he should not have a second piece of cake, but he indulged himself.
After passing her driving test, Fatima indulged in a long massage at the spa.
Hao allowed himself to indulge his love of old blues records on his birthday.
- pamper
focuses on giving careful, luxurious treatment to yourself or someone; more positive in tone (She pampered herself with a spa day)
- treat
suggests a one-time special pleasure without the guilt of excess; lighter register (I treated myself to a new hat)
- satisfy
broader; focuses on meeting a need or desire rather than going beyond what is good (He satisfied his hunger with a sandwich)
文法句型
indulge in + [pleasure activity / treat]
indulge + [desire / passion / hobby]
indulge + reflexive pronoun
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'in' followed by a noun or gerund (indulge in a long nap / indulge in shopping). Also used with a reflexive pronoun followed by an object (indulge yourself in a treat) or without an object (She indulged herself).
常見錯誤
2. to give a child or someone you look after everything they ask for without tellin
to give a child or someone you look after everything they ask for without telling them it is wrong, so that they never learn to control their own behaviour or respect limits.
Lien's grandparents often indulge her with sweets and small toys when she visits.
indulge + someone + with + something
Emre's parents never indulged him, so he learned money's value early.
The head nurse warned the family not to indulge the patient's every request.
Saira felt that her teachers indulged the noisy children far too much in class.
- spoil
stronger negative judgment; suggests the person becomes badly behaved as a result (They spoil their grandson by giving him everything he asks for)
- pamper
more positive or neutral; focuses on giving comfort and luxury rather than giving in to bad behaviour (The hotel staff pampered the guests)
- coddle
suggests treating someone too softly or protectively, often making them weak (Stop coddling the boy — let him solve his own problems)
- discipline
to train someone to follow rules and behave well (Good parents discipline their children with love)
- be strict with
to set firm limits on someone's behaviour (Her father was strict with her about homework)
文法句型
indulge + [someone]
indulge + [someone] + with + [something]
indulge + [someone's] + [request / wish / whim]
用法筆記
Frequently passive: 'The children are indulged by their grandparents.' Object is typically a person (often a child) or a person's wish/request. This sense always carries a mildly negative judgment — the speaker thinks the person is being too generous or soft.