to make a significant discovery or achievement
做出重要发现或成就 (zuòchū zhòngyào fāxiàn huò chéngjiù)
"She made a breakthrough in her research that could change the field."
"她在她的研究中取得了突破,这可能会改变这个领域。" (tā zài tā de yánjiū zhōng zhùqǔle tūpò, zhè kěnéng huì gǎibiàn zhège lǐngyù)
To not take something too seriously or literally
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
to show compassion or kindness
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
being planned or developed
building a business without external funding