overindulgence

/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

overindulgence — noun

1. a habit or episode of giving yourself more pleasure, food, drink, or comfort tha

1.名詞C1
釋義

a habit or episode of giving yourself more pleasure, food, drink, or comfort than is good for you.

例句

Piotr laughed about his overindulgence in cake after the wedding buffet.

pattern: overindulgence in [food]

Holiday overindulgence left Tariro's jeans feeling tight by Sunday night.

collocation: holiday overindulgence

同義詞
  • self-indulgence

    very close in meaning, but it often emphasizes choosing comfort or pleasure for yourself in a broader way

  • excess

    more general and less focused on pleasure or treats

  • gluttony

    stronger and more moral in tone, especially about food

反義詞
  • moderation

    emphasizes staying within sensible limits

  • self-restraint

    focuses on controlling your desires before they get too strong

文法句型

overindulgence in [food/drink/pleasure]

holiday overindulgence

a little overindulgence

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when it refers to a general habit or a period of excess. It often takes 'in' before the pleasure, food, or drink, and it commonly suggests guilty enjoyment rather than serious addiction.

常見錯誤

❌His overindulgence of wine made him sick.
✅His overindulgence in wine made him sick.
💡After this noun, the thing enjoyed too much is usually introduced by 'in', not 'of'.

2. the act of letting another person have treats, freedom, or comfort beyond health

2.名詞C1
釋義

the act of letting another person have treats, freedom, or comfort beyond healthy limits.

例句

The dentist warned that grandparents' overindulgence was harming Rin's teeth.

pattern: possessive + overindulgence

Lien's teacher saw overindulgence when her parents excused every rude remark.

pattern: see overindulgence when ...

同義詞
  • spoiling

    more everyday and often used for children who are given too much

  • pampering

    often suggests comfort and special treatment rather than weak discipline

  • coddling

    stresses overprotection as well as kindness

反義詞
  • discipline

    focuses on setting and enforcing rules

  • firmness

    emphasizes refusing extra treats or freedom

文法句型

overindulgence of a child

overindulgence by grandparents

parental overindulgence

用法筆記

Often used when adults give children, pets, or loved ones too many treats or too much freedom. The person receiving the special treatment is often shown with 'of', while the person doing it can appear with 'by' or as a possessive.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher blamed her overindulgence in the child.
✅The teacher blamed her overindulgence of the child.
💡In this sense, the person receiving the special treatment is usually introduced by 'of'.