mile
stone
复数形式
milestones
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里程碑, 里程标
a marker or sign along a road that indicates a specific point or achievement, such as a significant distance traveled or a historical event
A milestone is a marker along a road that indicates the distance to a specific location, often a city or destination. These markers are usually placed at regular intervals and display numbers to show the number of miles or kilometers remaining to reach a particular point. Milestones are often used on highways or long-distance roads to help drivers track their progress and estimate travel time. The purpose of a milestone is to provide distance information and guide drivers during their journey.
- The milestone marked the halfway point of their cross-country journey.
里程碑标志着他们越野旅程的中点。
- She paused at the milestone to take a photo of the scenic view.
她在里程碑处停下来拍摄风景照片。
- He reached a personal milestone of driving 100,000 miles in his car.
他在自己的车里行驶了10万英里，达到了个人的里程碑。
- They celebrated the milestone of completing construction on the new highway.
他们庆祝完成了新高速公路建设的里程碑。
- The milestone commemorated the founding of the town 200 years ago.
里程碑纪念了200年前小镇的建立。
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里程碑, 重要阶段
an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something
- Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.
大学毕业是她生活中的一个重要里程碑。
- Learning to walk is a milestone in a baby’s development.
学会走路是婴儿发育中的一个重要里程碑。
- Completing the first draft of his book was a personal milestone.
完成他书籍的第一稿是一个个人的里程碑。
- Buying their first home was a financial milestone for the couple.
购买他们的第一套房子对这对夫妇来说是一个财务里程碑。
- The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts.
新法律标志着环境保护努力的里程碑。