| 单词 | breakthrough |
| 释义 | Word Frequency breakthrough(ˈbreɪkˌθruː) noun 1. a significant development or discovery, esp in science a major scientific breakthrough the test is a breakthrough in the early diagnosis of disease The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China. This year we made a breakthrough in speed and functionality. Detectives made a breakthrough in the long-running case when the man's DNA was takenin quite a different matter. 2. an action or event that represents the removal of a previously existing obstacle or barrier to progress The breakthrough came hours before a UN deadline. Most people have attended meetings at which, after hours of stalemate, there hasbeen a sudden breakthrough. 3. a great success that takes you to a different level in a particular profession, e.g. show business This represents her breakthrough into the big time. I doubted if she would be interested in my own little literary breakthrough. Thaw's television breakthrough came in 1964 when he starred in 'Redcap'. 4. military the penetration of an enemy's defensive position or line in depth and strength Having made the breakthrough, the column was able to advance rapidly over lightlydefended territory. They had assembled sufficient forces to make a significant breakthrough modifier 5. that brings you success and recognition and take you to a higher level in your profession Smith is hoping that this will be the breakthrough season for his team of promisingyoungsters. the group's breakthrough album |
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