indulgences
US /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
UK /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
複数名詞
1.
贅沢, 楽しみ, 甘やかし
the act of allowing oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially one that is considered unhealthy or immoral
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He allowed himself a few indulgences during his vacation, like eating dessert every night.
彼は休暇中、毎晩デザートを食べるなど、いくつかの贅沢を自分に許した。
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The spa offers a range of luxurious indulgences.
そのスパは様々な豪華な贅沢を提供している。
2.
免罪符
(in the Roman Catholic Church) a remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution
例:
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In the Middle Ages, the sale of indulgences was a controversial practice.
中世において、免罪符の販売は物議を醸す慣行であった。
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The priest granted indulgences to those who performed acts of penance.
司祭は悔い改めの行為を行った者に免罪符を与えた。