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ordeal ɒ:'di:l

TOEFL IELTS GRE 柯林斯2⭐

释义

n. 严酷考验, 痛苦经历, 煎熬
[法] 神裁判法, 严酷的考验, 痛苦的经验

英文释义

n. a severe or trying experience
n. a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

词形变化

复数: ordeals

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