[] the fact of having no money, of having lost your job, position, etc. 破产;一无所有;失去工作(或地位等)◆The company is facing financial ruin. 这家公司面临财务崩溃。◆The property crash led to his ruin. 房地产崩盘使他破了产。●in ˈruinsdestroyed or severely damaged 毁坏;严重毁损;破败不堪◆Her career was in ruins. 她的职业生涯一败涂地。