Como Pronunciar "lie in ruins"
expression
LYE in ROO-inz
ly IN ROO-inz
Definição
To be completely destroyed or severely damaged, usually describing buildings, cities, or ideas after a disaster.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹuənz/, /ˈɹuɪnz
Inglês Britânico
lˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ɹˈuːɪnz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LYE in ROO-inz
UK
ly IN ROO-inz
Ouça em Contexto
The ancient city now lies in ruins after the earthquake.
After the fire, the school lies in ruins.
The castle has lain in ruins for centuries.
When the war ended, whole neighborhoods lay in ruins.