| 单词 | ordeal |
| 释义 | Word Frequency ordeal(ɔːˈdiːl) noun 1. a severe or trying experience 2. history a method of trial in which the guilt or innocence of an accused person was determined by subjecting him or her to physical danger, esp by fire or water. The outcome was regarded as an indication of divine judgment Word origin Old English ordāl, ordēl; related to Old Frisian ordēl, Old High German urteili (German Urteil) verdict. See deal1, dole1 |
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