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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

炼狱，灵薄狱

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

一些神学家认为，在耶稣牺牲之前，义人的灵魂存在于灵薄狱，等待进入天堂。

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

悬而未决, 不确定状态，停滞状态。

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

我的申请已经在官僚程序的悬而未决状态中卡了两个星期了。

condition state situation place