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.
法律費用高昂且造成了財務損失,使他們負債累累。
causing serious harm or destruction
The scandal had a ruinous effect on his reputation.
這起醜聞對他的聲譽造成了毀滅性的影響。
in very bad condition, almost destroyed
After the earthquake, many homes were left in a ruinous state.
地震過後,許多房屋處於破敗不堪的狀態。