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purgatory

/ˈpɝɡəˌtɔri/

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1 · n.

a state of suffering or waiting; in some beliefs, purification after death

煎熬；炼狱

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The long delay felt like purgatory to the stranded passengers.
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对滞留的乘客来说，漫长的等待像一场煎熬。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔri/

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