Purgatory



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 炼狱; 受苦受难的地方
• ［英］ n. 炼狱; 受苦受难的地方 ( a place of great suffering)
• ［例］ It's purgatory to have to listen to her sing. ( 不得不听她唱歌真是受罪)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ries)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French purgatorie, from Medieval Latin purgatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of purgatorius purging, from Latin purgare
• Date: 13th century
• 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

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