It is a breakthrough in the study of the nerve system.
出自-2012年12月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
N-COUNT
突破;重大进展
A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.
例句
The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China...这家公司看来很有把握在中国取得重大突破。The breakthrough came hours before a UN deadline.在联合国的最后期限到来前数小时取得了重大突破。
英汉词典释义
n.
突破点, 突破性进展, 重要的新发现
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their treatment of that disease.科学家在治疗那种疾病方面已有突破。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a productive insight
2. making an important discovery
3. a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense