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ancient ruins

ancient ruins

Meaning of ancient ruins

very old ruins

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British English/eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/
American English/eɪnʃənt ˈruɪnz/
Russian transcription[ˈdrʲevnʲie ruˈinɨ]
ancient ruins
ancient ruins - древние руины
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ancient ruins with Russian translation

ancient ruins usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

С утёса мы видели древние руины, разбросанные по долине.

From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Местный гид объяснил, как люди когда-то жили среди древних руин.

A local guide explained how people once lived among the ancient ruins.

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ancient ruins belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ancient ruinsдревние руины
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ancient ruins synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ancient ruins / ruins / ruined city / ruined temple / ruined castle / archaeological site

🇬🇧English
ancient ruins

Emphasizes both great age and ruinous condition of structures.

B2Often

We spent the afternoon exploring the ancient ruins outside the city.

Мы провели день, исследуя древние руины за городом.

🇬🇧English

General term for remains of buildings or structures; less emphasis on 'ancient'.

B2Very Often

The castle ruins attract many visitors every summer.

Руины замка привлекают много посетителей каждое лето.

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🇬🇧English
ruined city

Specifies an entire city that is in ruins; emphasizes scale and urban context.

B2Rarely

The ruined city attracted archaeologists from several countries.

Руинный город привлек археологов из нескольких стран.

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ruined temple

Specifically a temple that is ruined; religious/ritual building context.

B2Rarely

They photographed the ruined temple at sunrise.

Они фотографировали разрушенный храм на рассвете.

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ruined castle

A castle that is in ruins; often evokes medieval context.

B2Rarely

The ruined castle towers over the valley.

Разрушенный замок возвышается над долиной.

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🇬🇧English
archaeological site

A site studied by archaeologists; may be ruined or partially preserved, focus on research value.

B2Often

The archaeological site contains remains dating back thousands of years.

На археологическом участке обнаружены остатки, датируемые тысячелетиями назад.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes historical importance; site may be intact, preserved, or ruined.

B2Often

The town is known for its many historic sites.

Город известен своими многочисленными историческими памятниками.

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🇬🇧English
archaeological remains

Formal term for material traces left by past human activity; often fragmentary.

B2Rarely

The report catalogued the archaeological remains found at the site.

В отчете каталогизированы археологические остатки, найденные на участке.

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abandoned fortress

A fortress left unoccupied; may be intact or partly ruined, emphasis on abandonment.

B2Rarely

We climbed the walls of the abandoned fortress to get a view.

Мы поднялись на стены заброшенной крепости, чтобы посмотреть на вид.

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deserted settlement

A settlement no longer inhabited; may have standing buildings or be in ruins.

B2Rarely

The deserted settlement is visible from the hiking trail.

Заброшенное поселение видно с пешеходной тропы.

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ancient ruins translation: древние руины. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ancient ruins

/eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/

ancient ruins translation

древние руины

ancient ruins examples

From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley.

ancient ruins transcription

/eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/, /eɪnʃənt ˈruɪnz/

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ancient ruins meaning: what does it mean?

very old ruins

ancient ruins pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ancient ruins is pronounced as /eɪnʃənt ˈruːɪnz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ancient ruins definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

From the cliff we could see the ancient ruins scattered across the valley. Translation: С утёса мы видели древние руины, разбросанные по долине.

Is ancient ruins part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, ancient ruins (древние руины) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ancient ruins part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, ancient ruins (древние руины) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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