ruinous
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/ˈruːɪnəs/
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/ˈruːɪnəs/
too expensive and causing financial loss
The legal fees were ruinous and left them in debt.
法律费用高昂且造成了财务损失,使他们负债累累。
causing serious harm or destruction
The scandal had a ruinous effect on his reputation.
这起丑闻对他的声誉造成了毁灭性的影响。
in very bad condition, almost destroyed
After the earthquake, many homes were left in a ruinous state.
地震过后,许多房屋处于破败不堪的状态。