单词 | purgatories |
释义 | purgatorynoun pur·ga·to·ry ˈpər-gə-ˌtȯr-ē plural purgatories 1 : an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven 2 : a place or state of temporary suffering or misery purgatories noun1 as in infernos a temporary place or state in which the souls of people who die make amends for their sins It was a summer job that felt like purgatory to the teen. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in nightmares a place or state of temporary suffering We found ourselves trapped in the purgatory of a rush-hour traffic jam. Synonyms & Similar Words
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