로마 가톨릭 교리에서, 천국으로 가기 전 영혼이 죄를 씻기 위해 머무는 고통의 장소나 상태.
In Roman Catholic doctrine, a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
예문:
"The priest spoke about the souls in purgatory awaiting their final ascent to heaven."
"In Dante's Divine Comedy, Purgatory is depicted as a mountain with seven terraces."
정신적인 고뇌나 일시적인 고통의 상태 또는 장소.
A state or place of temporary suffering, misery, or mental anguish.
예문:
"Waiting for the biopsy results felt like a week of pure purgatory."
"Stuck in a dead-end job, he described his daily routine as a professional purgatory."
죄를 씻어내거나 정화하는 성질을 가진.
Having the quality of cleansing or purifying, especially from sin.
예문:
"The ancient ritual was believed to have a purgatory effect on the participants' spirits."
"He viewed his time in prison as a purgatory experience that eventually led to his reform."