Ordeal /ɔːrˈdɪəl/ n. 磨难;苦难;严峻考验;煎熬
英文释义:a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience
联想:order 订单
联想:deal 交易,成交
e.g. The hostages’ ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building. 士兵们突袭那栋大楼后,人质们的苦难终于结束了。
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