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B2 · Pre-advanced15 min
Challenges and achievements
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: setback, breakthrough, perseverance, milestone, fulfil an ambition.
setback /ˈsetbæk/
невдача, перешкода, porażka, przeszkoda, Scheitern, Hindernis, fracaso, obstáculo, échec, obstacle, fallimento, ostacolo, fracasso, obstáculo, başarısızlık, engel, الفشل، العائق, 失败、障碍, 失敗、障害, 실패, 장애물, असफलता, बाधा, αποτυχία, εμπόδιο, selhání, překážka, eșec, obstacol, mislukking, obstakel, misslyckande, hinder, כישלון, מכשול, წარუმატებლობა, დაბრკოლება
A problem that delays progress.
“Losing our funding was a serious setback.”
breakthrough /ˈbreɪkθruː/
прорив, przełom, Durchbruch, avance, percée, svolta, avanço, atılım, اختراق, 突破, 画期的な, 획기적인, सफलता, σημαντική ανακάλυψη, průlom, descoperire, doorbraak, genombrott, פריצת דרך, გარღვევა
An important discovery or success after difficulty.
“The research team finally made a breakthrough in the experiment.”
perseverance /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/
наполегливість, wytrwałość, Ausdauer, perseverancia, persévérance, perseveranza, perseverança, azim, المثابرة, 毅力, 忍耐力, 인내, दृढ़ता, επιμονή, vytrvalost, perseverență, doorzettingsvermogen, uthållighet, התמדה, შეუპოვრობა
Continued effort despite difficulties.
“Completing the marathon required patience and perseverance.”
milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/
важливий етап, ważny etap, wichtige Etappe, etapa importante, étape importante, tappa importante, etapa importante, önemli aşama, مرحلة مهمة, 重要阶段, 重要な段階, 중요한 단계, महत्वपूर्ण चरण, σημαντικό στάδιο, důležitá etapa, etapa importanta, belangrijke fase, viktigt stadium, שלב חשוב, მნიშვნელოვანი ეტაპი
An important stage in a process or development.
“Opening our first shop was a major milestone for the company.”
fulfil an ambition /fʊlˌfɪl ən æmˈbɪʃən/
здійснити мрію, spełnij swoje marzenie, Verwirklichen Sie Ihren Traum, haz realidad tu sueño, réalise ton rêve, realizza il tuo sogno, realize seu sonho, hayalini gerçekleştir, اجعل حلمك حقيقة, 让你梦想成真, あなたの夢を実現させてください, 당신의 꿈을 실현하세요, अपना सपना साकार करो, κάνε το όνειρό σου πραγματικότητα, splňte si svůj sen, fă-ți visul să devină realitate, maak uw droom waar, förverkliga din dröm, להגשים את החלום שלך, აიხდინე შენი ოცნება
To achieve something you have wanted to do for a long time.
“She trained for years to fulfil an ambition and climb the mountain.”
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breakthrough: An important discovery or success after difficulty. Example: The research team finally made a breakthrough in the experiment.
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perseverance: Continued effort despite difficulties. Example: Completing the marathon required patience and perseverance.
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milestone: An important stage in a process or development. Example: Opening our first shop was a major milestone for the company.
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fulfil an ambition: To achieve something you have wanted to do for a long time. Example: She trained for years to fulfil an ambition and climb the mountain.
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Correct answer: setback
setback: A problem that delays progress. Example: Losing our funding was a serious setback.
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Correct answer: breakthrough
breakthrough: An important discovery or success after difficulty. Example: The research team finally made a breakthrough in the experiment.
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Correct answer: perseverance
perseverance: Continued effort despite difficulties. Example: Completing the marathon required patience and perseverance.
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milestone: An important stage in a process or development. Example: Opening our first shop was a major milestone for the company.
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fulfil an ambition: To achieve something you have wanted to do for a long time. Example: She trained for years to fulfil an ambition and climb the mountain.
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Correct answer: setback
setback: A problem that delays progress. Example: Losing our funding was a serious setback.
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Correct answer: breakthrough
breakthrough: An important discovery or success after difficulty. Example: The research team finally made a breakthrough in the experiment.
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Correct answer: perseverance
perseverance: Continued effort despite difficulties. Example: Completing the marathon required patience and perseverance.
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Correct answer: milestone
milestone: An important stage in a process or development. Example: Opening our first shop was a major milestone for the company.
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Correct answer: fulfil an ambition
fulfil an ambition: To achieve something you have wanted to do for a long time. Example: She trained for years to fulfil an ambition and climb the mountain.
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