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indulgent

/ɪndʌldʒənt/

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1 · adjective

too willing to allow someone to do what they want

纵容的；宽纵的

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The indulgent grandfather let the children stay up late.
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这位宠爱孙辈的祖父允许孩子们晚睡。
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Pronunciation: /ɪndʌldʒənt/

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