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indulgence

/ɪndʌldʒəns/

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allowing yourself a special pleasure

享受；放纵

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For her, buying fresh flowers every Friday is a small indulgence.
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对她来说，每周五买鲜花是一点小小的享受。
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Pronunciation: /ɪndʌldʒəns/

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