单词	milestone
释义	milestone noun mile·​stone ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn  1 : a stone serving as a milepost (see milepost sense 1) 2 : a significant point in development Graduating from college was an important milestone in her life. Illustration of milestone milestone 1 Synonyms climacteric climax corner landmark milepost turning point watershed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease Recent Examples on the Web The allegations revealed Thursday represent a significant new milestone in the unfolding Rockstar Cheer saga. Clare Amari, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Desiano ran nearly nine miles per game in UCLA’s milestone victories at Duke and North Carolina on Sept. 1 and 4, respectively, which vaulted the Bruins to the top ranking. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Hamilton County had the most districts with 25 total stars - with three districts reaching that milestone. Zachary Smith, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 That milestone would put him one victory ahead of Paul Wargo, who guided Granite Hills from 1978-87. Ramon Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 In a moment that will go down as a historical milestone for the crypto world, the Ethereum merge transition took place on Thursday. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Live rides, monthly challenges and milestone badges make this choice motivating and interactive. Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 While Santos captures his 17th No. 1 and continues with the fourth-most chart-toppers on Tropical Airplay (behind Marc Anthony, Victor Manuelle and Prince Royce), Timberlake crosses off a chart milestone, securing his first leader there. Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 For those who missed it, Kimmel, 54, played dead onstage while Brunson, 32, accepted her milestone award. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition milestone noun mile·​stone ˈmīl-ˌstōn  1 : a stone by the side of a road showing the distance in miles to a given place 2 : an important point in progress or development His discovery was a major milestone in scientific research. milestone noun as in climax a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance climax landmark watershed milepost corner highlight climacteric turning point transformation crisis turnaround clincher metamorphosis break conversion crusher capper juncture turnabout topper emergency transfiguration zero hour clutch flash point conjuncture extremity boiling point breaking point crunch exigency crunch time crossroad(s) head Dunkirk
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