breakthrough
['breɪk.θru:] noun countable
ADVANCED
■an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem 重大进展；突破•Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.科学家们希望在治愈癌症的研究上取得突破。 •A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.谈判有了重大进展。 |