groundbreaking
groundbreaking — 形容詞
1. used to describe an idea, discovery, invention, or piece of work that is so orig
開創性的
全新且帶來重大變革的
used to describe an idea, discovery, invention, or piece of work that is so original and different from everything that came before it that it changes how people think about a subject or approach a task.
Dr. Noor's groundbreaking study on coral reefs changed how marine biologists understand ocean ecosystems.
Noor 博士對珊瑚礁的開創性研究，改變了海洋生物學家對海洋生態系統的理解。
collocation: groundbreaking study
The company's groundbreaking smartphone design made touchscreens the standard for the whole industry.
該公司的突破性智慧型手機設計，讓觸控螢幕成為整個產業的標準。
collocation: groundbreaking design
Minho received a national award for his groundbreaking work in solar panel efficiency.
Minho 因其在太陽能板效率方面的開創性工作，獲得了國家級獎項。
The new museum features a groundbreaking building that curves like a seashell against the sky.
這座新博物館的建築極具突破性，外型像貝殼般彎曲，與天空相映成趣。
Archaeologists called the ancient manuscript discovery a groundbreaking achievement for their field.
考古學家稱這份完整古代手稿的發現，是該領域一項突破性成就。
- innovative
less dramatic than groundbreaking; any new idea or method can be innovative without causing a fundamental shift
- revolutionary
stresses the overthrow of old ways; often used in political or technological contexts
- pioneering
emphasises being the very first to do something, especially in exploration or research
- trailblazing
similar to pioneering but slightly more informal and vivid
- conventional
following accepted standards rather than introducing something new
- unoriginal
lacking any new or fresh qualities
文法句型
groundbreaking + noun
be + groundbreaking
用法筆記
Most commonly placed before a noun — a groundbreaking study, a groundbreaking discovery. The word carries a strongly positive connotation and is typically reserved for advances in science, technology, medicine, the arts, or social thought. Avoid using it for minor improvements or everyday products.