音标：[ɒ:'di:l]
n. 严酷考验, 痛苦经历, 煎熬
【法】 神裁判法, 严酷的考验, 痛苦的经验
在线英汉词典

ordeal的短语、例句：

ordeal n difficult or painful experience (esp one that tests a person´s character or powers of endurance) 苦难经历; （尤指对品格、 耐力的）严峻考验
the ordeal of divorce 离婚的痛苦
The hostages went through a dreadful ordeal. 个个人质都经历了可怕的折磨.