매우 고통스럽거나 힘들고 오래 지속되는 경험
A very unpleasant, painful, or difficult experience that lasts for a long time.
예문:
"The survivors spoke of their terrifying ordeal during the shipwreck."
"Waiting for the medical test results was a week-long ordeal for the family."
피고인에게 신체적 고통을 가해 무죄를 증명하던 고대의 재판 방식
An ancient method of trial in which the accused was subjected to physical danger or pain, with survival or healing being seen as divine proof of innocence.
예문:
"In medieval Europe, ordeal by water was a common way to identify witches."
"The practice of trial by ordeal was eventually replaced by more rational legal systems."