milestone
UK/'mailstәun/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A marker showing distance along a road; an important event or stage in the development of something
里程碑；重要阶段；重大事件
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmileother
+
stoneother
=milestone
Common Collocations
- 1.major milestone重要里程碑
- 2.milestone anniversary周年纪念
- 3.reach milestone达成里程碑
Example Sentences
- 1.
Graduating from university was a major milestone in her life.
- 2.
The company celebrated its tenth milestone anniversary with a special event.