英语词汇“purgatory”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

purgatory

释义

Noun: purgatory 'purgu`toree [N. Amer], purgut(u)ree [Brit]

A temporary condition of torment or suffering
"a purgatory of drug abuse"
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins

Derived forms: purgatories

See also: purgatorial

Type of: fictitious place, imaginary place, mythical place, situation

Encyclopedia: Purgatory

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