| Level | B2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | ruin |
| IPA | /ˈruːɪn / noun |
| Back | enkaz, harabe |
| Back 2 | ruin (noun) /ˈruːɪn
/ noun
1 [uncountable]
the state of being
destroyed or very badly damaged
enkaz, harabe
The city was in a state of ruin.
2 [uncountable]
the cause or state of
having lost all your money, hope of being successful, etc.
yıkım, iflas
Many small companies are facing financial
ruin.
Gambling was her ruin.
3 [countable]
the parts of a
building that are left standing after it has been destroyed or badly damaged
yıkıntı, harabe
The old house is now a ruin.
the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii
IDIOMS
go
to rack and ruin
to be in or get into a
bad state because of a lack of care
harap
olmak, mahvolmak
in ruin(s)
badly damaged or
destroyed
harap, viran
After the accident her life seemed to be in
ruins.
The city of Berlin was in ruins at the end
of the war.
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