"in ruins" 怎么发音

expression

in ROO-inz

释义

Describes something, usually a building or place, that has been badly damaged or destroyed. It can also be used figuratively for something that has failed or is in a very bad condition.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹuənz/, /ˈɹuɪnz

英式英语

ˈɪn/ /ɹˈuːɪnz

简化发音

美式

in ROO-inz

英式

in ROO-inz

语境中听

The ancient castle is in ruins.

After the fire, their house was in ruins.

The city was left in ruins after the war.

His plans for the company are in ruins now.