breakthrough

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高考雅思

n. making an important discovery
n. a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense

n. 突破
[经] 突破, 新发现, 新进展

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使用频率

breakthrough 可以拆分为 break 和 through。 break 意为“打破”，而 through 意为“通过”。合起来理解为“突破”，指在某个领域取得重大的进展或发现。

例句

1. The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research.

这位科学家在癌症研究中取得了突破。

2. After many attempts, she finally had a breakthrough in her project.

经过多次尝试，她终于在项目中取得了突破。

3. This new technology could lead to a breakthrough in renewable energy.

这项新技术可能会在可再生能源领域带来突破。