/ˈru:ɪn ||; ˈruɪn/noun1 [U] the state of being destroyed or very badly damaged 毁灭;灭亡;荒废: The city was in a state of ruin. 那个城市破败不堪。
2 [U] the cause or state of having lost all your money, hope of being successful, etc (金钱、希望等的)完全丧失,丧失的原因,祸因: Many small companies are facing financial ruin. 许多小公司面临破产。
3 [C] the parts of a building that are left standing after it has been destroyed or badly damaged 废墟;遗迹: the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii 庞贝古城的遗迹
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in ruin(s) badly damaged or destroyed 破败不堪:
After the accident her life seemed to be in ruins. 发生意外以后,她的一生似乎已毁了。