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ruins

/ˈruːɪnz/

ruinnoun

ruins

/ˈruːɪn/

Translations

руина

The ancient city was filled with ruins.

Древний город был полон руин.

развалина

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

разорение

крах

упадок

Definitions

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.

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ruinverb

ruins

ruined

Past Simple

ruined

Past Participle

ruining

Gerund

/ˈruː.ɪn/

Translations

разрушить

The storm will ruin the crops.

Шторм разрушит посевы.

испортить

Don't ruin the surprise by telling her.

Не испорти сюрприз, рассказав ей.

погубить

His addiction could ruin his life.

Его зависимость может погубить его.

разорить

The failed investment ruined him financially.

Неудачная инвестиция его разорила.

Definitions

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.

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ruinadjective

Definitions

Attributive: relating to, characteristic of, or situated in ruins; dilapidated.

Tourists were drawn to the charm of the ruin pubs that dotted the old district.