indulgences
US /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
UK /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒən.sɪz/
複數名詞
1.
放縱, 享受, 奢侈品
the act of allowing oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially one that is considered unhealthy or immoral
範例:
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He allowed himself a few indulgences during his vacation, like eating dessert every night.
他在度假期間允許自己有一些放縱，比如每晚都吃甜點。
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The spa offers a range of luxurious indulgences.
水療中心提供一系列奢華的享受。
2.
贖罪券
(in the Roman Catholic Church) a remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution
範例:
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In the Middle Ages, the sale of indulgences was a controversial practice.
在中世紀，出售贖罪券是一種有爭議的做法。
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The priest granted indulgences to those who performed acts of penance.
牧師向那些進行懺悔行為的人授予贖罪券。