ruins

UK
/ˈruːɪnz/
US
/ˈruːɪnz/

Translations

ruinnoun

ruins

pl

ruins
pl
UK
/ˈruːɪn/
US
/ˈruːɪn/
The ancient city was filled with ruins.
Древний город был полон руин.
The castle is now a ruin after the fire.
После пожара замок превратился в развалину.
гибельКнижн.; о полном крушении, уничтожении или пагубном исходе.
His gambling addiction was the ruin of his family.
Его азартная зависимость стала гибелью для семьи.
Additional translations
ruinverb

ruins

ruined
Past Simple
ruined
Past Participle
ruining
Gerund
UK
/ˈruː.ɪn/
US
/ˈruː.ɪn/
The storm will ruin the crops.
Шторм разрушит посевы.
Don't ruin the surprise by telling her.
Не испорти сюрприз, рассказав ей.
His addiction could ruin his life.
Его зависимость может погубить его.
The failed investment ruined him financially.
Неудачная инвестиция его разорила.

Definitions

ruinnoun
The physical remains of a building or structure that has been destroyed or decayed.
The ancient ruins of the castle attracted many tourists.
A state of complete destruction or disintegration, often used metaphorically.
The financial scandal led to the ruin of his career.
The cause of destruction or downfall.
His gambling addiction was the ruin of his family.
ruinverb
To destroy or severely damage something.
The heavy rain ruined the outdoor wedding.
To cause someone to lose all their money or assets.
The failed investment ruined him financially.
To spoil or make something less enjoyable or useful.
The loud noise ruined the movie for us.