breakthrough
UK/'breikθru:/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
A major discovery or achievement that overcomes a significant obstacle; a penetration of enemy lines.
突破，重大进展，新发现
adj.
Characterized by major progress or overcoming a significant obstacle.
突破性的，创新性的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbreakthroughother
=breakthrough
Common Collocations
- 1.major breakthrough重大突破
- 2.scientific breakthrough科学突破
Example Sentences
- 1.
Scientists made a major breakthrough in cancer research.