ruins

名词 ruin:

1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
   同义词：ruin, ruination
2. a ruined building
   同义词：ruin
3. the process of becoming dilapidated
   同义词：dilapidation, ruin
4. an event that results in destruction
   同义词：ruin, ruination
5. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
   同义词：downfall, ruin, ruination
6. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
   同义词：laying waste, ruin, ruining, ruination, wrecking

动词 ruin:

1. destroy completely; damage irreparably
   同义词：destroy, ruin
2. destroy or cause to fail
   同义词：ruin
3. reduce to bankruptcy
   同义词：bankrupt, ruin, break, smash
4. reduce to ruins
   同义词：ruin
5. deprive of virginity
   同义词：deflower, ruin
6. fall into ruin
   同义词：ruin

1. His career is/lies in ruins.
   他已前途尽毁。
2. An earthquake left the whole town in ruins.
   那次地震过後，全城到处是颓垣断壁。
3. The invader laid towns and villages in ruins.
   入侵者把村镇变为废墟。
4. The castle now lies in ruins.
   那城堡现在已成了一片废墟了。
5. Several columns among the ruins still stood upright.
   在废墟中依然挺立着几根柱子。
6. These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.
   这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。
7. The tower stood amidst the ruins.
   塔矗立在废墟中。
8. The old abbey ruins look very romantic in the moonlight.
   古修道院的废墟在月光下显得颇有浪漫气息。