突破 tū pò — to break through

突破
tū pò

Characters: 突 · 破

Definitions

  1. to break through

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to break through
  2. to make a breakthrough
  3. to surmount (an obstacle)
  4. (sports) to break through the opponent's defense

zdic(汉典)

  1. 打开缺口
  2. 超过;打破

ExtDict

  1. 集中兵力向一点进攻或反攻﹐打开缺口
  2. 冲破
  3. 超过。

Examples

  • 科研团队历经五年，终于在这项技术上取得了突破。

    After five years, the research team finally achieved a breakthrough in this technology.

  • 销量连续三年突破历史新高，公司上下一片欢腾。

    Sales broke record highs three years running, and the whole company rejoiced.

  • 敌军在防线侧翼被我军成功突破。

    The enemy line was successfully broken through on its flank by our troops.