in·dul·gence/ɪn`dʌldʒəns; ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ n 1 [U] the habit of eating too much, drinking too much etc 放纵，放任: a life of indulgence 放纵的生活 2 [C] something that you do or have for pleasure, not because you need it 嗜好，偏爱: Chocolate is my only indulgence. 吃巧克力是我唯一的嗜好。