spoil与indulge这两个动词均含“纵容、娇养”之意。

spoil : 指纵容而造成对性情的扭曲。

• Grandparents are often tempted to spoil their grandchildren whenever they come to visit.
  祖父母每次来访都往往禁不住要娇惯孙辈。

indulge : 指迁就或放任别人应该节制的欲望要求或感情。

• Her father had always indulged her every whim.
  她的父亲总是对她什么奇怪的愿望都予以滿足。