单词 | ordeal |
释义 | ordeal ordeal /ɔːˈdɪəl/ aep /ɔːr-/ noun [C] ► C2 a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience: » The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters • • • Extra Examples:» She looked pale and drawn after her ordeal.» He made little of his ordeal.» I'm sorry to put you through this ordeal.» The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal.» Throughout the ordeal of her husband's funeral, Mrs Holmes was a model of deportment . |
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