indulgence
n
1 [U] state of being allowed whatever one wants 放纵; 纵容
a life of (self-)indulgence, ie gratifying oneself (自我)放纵的生活
If I may crave your indulgence for one moment... 祈蒙俯允赐时片刻....
2 [U] ~ in sth (habit of) satisfying one´s own desires 放纵, 任性(的习惯)
Constant indulgence in bad habits brought about his ruin. 他长期耽於恶习, 结果毁了自己.
3 [C] thing in which a person indulges 嗜好; 爱好
A cigar after dinner is my only indulgence. 饭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 (天主教会的)特赦; 赦免; 免罪.
(b) [C] instance of this 特赦; 赦免; 免罪
selling indulgences 出售赎罪券.