indulgence
放纵
definition
noun
indulgence in self-pity
the action or fact of indulging.
The ‘treasures of the Church,’ out of which the Pope grants indulgences , are not sufficiently named or known among the people of Christ.
(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.
translation of 'indulgence'
noun
豁免,
放纵,
特惠,
放任,
嗜好
example
I'll bet most of you reading this can relate to the struggle back and forth: 'indulgence' vs. virtue, comfort food vs. fitness fuel.
Inside, the new-style voting forms were being accepted with the slightest shrug of 'indulgence' ; it changes, it stays the same.
Claire collects shoes—it is her 'indulgence'
Claire collects shoes—it is her 'indulgence'
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.
Unfortunately, this talent had a weak side: her inclination toward 'indulgence' and spoiling her little darlings.
The US had once looked upon Japanese ambitions with a level of sympathy, even 'indulgence' .
But often there's a slightly patronising tone, a hint of 'indulgence' .
King is indulging his imagination, and we have to indulge his 'indulgence' if we're going to enjoy this.
A naughty but nice treat or a well-deserved 'indulgence' ?
And we will have contributed a good deal of pain, cruelty and selfish 'indulgence' to the karma of the universe.
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.
I think this neglect of graphic design as a serious discipline is the fact that it is seen mainly as based on aesthetic 'indulgence' .
she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused 'indulgence'
But the mood is not one of back-slapping 'indulgence' and self-congratulation.
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.
'indulgence' in self-pity
she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused 'indulgence'
Is this writing, then, some kind of solipsistic 'indulgence' conducted purely for your own benefit?
Students showed a greater disposition to disclose 'indulgence' in these behaviors to peers and others outside the family than to those within it.
It was either taught in parables or using horror messages to discourage young people from ‘premarital’ sexual 'indulgence' .
If this is 'indulgence' , then indulge me, because I'm impressed and fascinated.
It is merely intended as an 'indulgence' offered by the lender to the borrower.
As with most medieval societies, meat was a luxury, enjoyed only as an occasional 'indulgence' .
To be able to look at childhood fantasies with 'indulgence' and optimism is a lot about recognising the child in all of us.
With 'indulgence' in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals.
'indulgence' in self-pity
‘We appeal to you to guard against excessive 'indulgence' and lack of discernment in behavioural patterns,’ he said.
Now, by love I don't mean 'indulgence' or sentimentality.
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