breakthrough

[US]/ˈbreɪkθruː/
[UK]/ˈbreɪkθruː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a point at which progress is made or a significant new discovery is made, marking a notable advance.

Phrases & Collocations

make a breakthrough

breakthrough technology

breakthrough in research

breakthrough innovation

breakthrough discovery

breakthrough achievement

breakthrough point

Example Sentences

a major breakthrough in the fight against Aids.

a breakthrough in combating the disease may be at hand.

the metalworkers' agreement was the key breakthrough on pay and conditions.

Scientists have made a breakthrough in their treatment of that disease.

It"s a breakthrough for the preterit research in this field on the aspect of fundamental frame that we analyze PSTEs" financial support system according to the difference of Mechanism of functioning.

With a breakthrough of the traditional crepon concept, the newly developed real silk crepon characterized by its original style and appearance is well accepted in the international market.

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