n.炼狱,受难的处所(或状态),惩戒所,折磨,磨难
purgatory的复数

原形：purgatory复数：purgatories

The concept of purgatory is central to Catholic theology.
灵魂炼狱的概念是天主教神学的核心。
Many believers hold that there's a purgatory where souls are cleansed before entering heaven.
许多信徒认为有一个炼狱，灵魂在那里得到净化后才能进入天堂。
In her novel, the main character spends time in a metaphorical purgatory after her death.
在她的小说中，主角在死后经历了一个象征性的炼狱。
Some people see prison as a real-life purgatory, a place for rehabilitation and atonement.
有些人视监狱为现实生活中的炼狱，一个用于改造和赎罪的地方。
The idea of purgatory offers comfort to those who mourn, believing their loved ones are not lost forever.
炼狱的概念给哀悼者带来了安慰，他们相信他们的亲人并没有永远消失。
According to Catholic doctrine, prayers and indulgences can help alleviate the suffering of souls in purgatory.
根据天主教教义，祈祷和赎罪可以帮助减轻炼狱中灵魂的痛苦。
The concept of purgatory has been debated by theologians for centuries.
炼狱的概念几个世纪以来一直是神学家争论的焦点。
In Dante's "Divine Comedy," the journey through purgatory symbolizes the soul's purification.
在但丁的《神曲》中，穿越炼狱的旅程象征着灵魂的净化。
Some Protestant denominations reject the belief in purgatory, considering it unscriptural.
一些新教派别拒绝接受炼狱的信仰，认为这与圣经不符。
The notion of purgatory has influenced art, literature, and popular culture for generations.
炼狱的概念影响了数代人的艺术、文学和流行文化。