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Từ điển Việt Anh Việt 4in1 - English Vietnamese 4 in 1 Dictionary
breakthrough
break‧through /ˈbreɪkθruː/ BrE AmE noun [countable] an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time breakthrough in Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. ⇨ break through at ↑break1 • • • COLLOCATIONS verbs ▪ make a breakthrough Detectives think they may have made a breakthrough in their hunt for the murderer. ▪ achieve a breakthrough With further funding, the research team hope to be able to achieve a breakthrough. ▪ represent a breakthrough This represents a major breakthrough in the search for a cure. adjectives ▪ a big/major breakthrough Einstein believed he was on the verge of a big breakthrough. ▪ a significant/important breakthrough Another very significant breakthrough has been made by Dr David Peacock. ▪ a technological/scientific breakthrough Their findings led to a major technological breakthrough. ▪ a historic breakthrough The agreement was a historic breakthrough in political history. • • • THESAURUS ▪ progress noun [uncountable] /ˈprəʊɡres $ ˈprɑː-/ the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something: a test of the students' progress. | We have made good progress towards meeting our objectives. ▪ advance noun [countable usually plural] /ədˈvɑːns $ ədˈvæns/ a discovery, invention, or change that brings progress: the technological advances of the twentieth century | advances in scientific knowledge | In recent years there have been enormous economic and social advances. ▪ breakthrough noun [countable] /ˈbreɪkθruː/ an important discovery or achievement that makes progress possible, especially one that happens suddenly after a long period of trying: Scientists have described the discovery as a major breakthrough. | The breakthrough in the investigation came when police found a stolen car. ▪ make headway to make progress towards achieving something – used especially when it is difficult to make progress: After several months of discussion, the committee had made little headway.
breakthroughhu◎ | ['breik'θru:] | ※ | danh từ | | ■ | (quân sự) sự chọc thủng phòng tuyến |
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