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ruin

🇬🇧 UK/ruin/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kTOEFLA2

Definitions

v.

To destroy or severely damage something; to cause someone's financial or social downfall.

毁坏；使破产；毁掉

n.

The remains of a destroyed building or structure; a state of destruction or collapse.

废墟；毁灭；破败状态

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
ruinother
=ruin

Common Collocations

  • 1.fall into ruin走向衰败
  • 2.ruin someone's reputation毁掉某人的名誉
  • 3.financial ruin财务破产
  • 4.in ruins一片废墟

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The unexpected storm completely ruined their outdoor wedding ceremony.

  • 2.

    Poor financial decisions eventually led to the company's ruin.

  • 3.

    Don't let one bad grade ruin your confidence in yourself.

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