purgatory

US /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
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炼狱

a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven

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According to some Christian beliefs, souls go to purgatory to be cleansed.
根据一些基督教信仰,灵魂会进入炼狱得到净化。
He felt like he was stuck in a personal purgatory after losing his job.
失业后,他感觉自己陷入了个人炼狱