mile,英里，stone,石头。即每英里设置的界石，引申词义里程碑。

1. The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.

事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑.

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2. The company passed the ￡6 million milestone this year.

今年公司越过了600万英镑这个里程碑式的数字.

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3. He said the launch of the party represented a milestone in Zambian history.

他说该党的创立是赞比亚历史上的一个里程碑。

来自柯林斯例句

4. " Our work ", he continued, warming to his theme, " will be a milestone in scientific history. ”

“ 我们的工作, ” 他说到这一话题来了劲, “ 将会是科学史上的里程碑. ”

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5. Starting school is a milestone for both children and parents.

对于孩子和家长而言，开始上学是一件大事。

来自辞典例句