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炼狱, 净化状态
in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven
Purgatory is a belief in some Christian traditions that the souls of those who die in a state of grace, but still have some imperfections or sins to be purified, undergo a process of cleansing before they can enter heaven. Purgatory is not a place, but a condition or state of the soul that is different from the eternal punishment of the damned. Purgatory is based on the idea that nothing unclean can enter the presence of God, and that some souls need to be made ready for the joy of heaven by the grace of Christ.
- In Catholic theology, believers may undergo purification in purgatory to achieve holiness before entering heaven.
在天主教神学中，信徒可能在炼狱中经历净化，以达到进入天堂前的圣洁。
- Purgatory is seen by some Christians as a place of temporary cleansing for souls that haven't reached full sanctity.
炼狱被一些基督徒视为对那些尚未达到完全圣洁的灵魂进行暂时净化的地方。
- The concept of purgatory addresses the idea of post-death purification in preparation for eternal life.
炼狱的概念探讨了死后净化的想法，为永生做准备。
- Believers who have died in a state of grace may go through purgatory to cleanse any remaining sins or imperfections.
在恩典状态下死去的信徒可能会经过炼狱来净化任何残留的罪恶或不完美。
- Purgatory is often associated with the idea of God's mercy and the opportunity for spiritual refinement beyond earthly life.
炼狱常与上帝的仁慈和超越尘世生活的精神净化机会联系在一起。
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a temporary state of suffering or hardship, often as a transitional or corrective experience
- Waiting for the exam results felt like purgatory.
- The soldiers endured a purgatory of extreme heat and thirst.
- Recovering from the accident was a purgatory of pain and frustration.
- She described the long hospital stay as a purgatory.
- The team's losing streak was a purgatory of disappointment.