ruins

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Definitions

n.

The remains of a building or structure that has been destroyed or fallen into disrepair.

废墟,遗迹,残垣断壁

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ruinstem
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splural
=ruins

Common Collocations

  • 1.ancient ruins古代遗迹
  • 2.lie in ruins沦为废墟
  • 3.reduced to ruins化为废墟
  • 4.explore the ruins探访遗址

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Tourists from around the world come to explore the ancient ruins of Rome.

  • 2.

    After the earthquake, the entire neighborhood was reduced to ruins.

  • 3.

    Archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber beneath the ruins of the temple.

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