The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.

这种新药的发现是治疗这一疾病的重大进展。

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This is a major step forward.

这是前进的一大步。

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This hearing was a major step forward in getting the bill passed.

这场听证会向法案的最终通过迈出了重要的一步。

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The role of civil society groups took a major step forward following ASEAN meetings earlier this year.

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Ileana Ros Lehtinen is the ranking committee Republican "It should be clear that unless we impose the maximum pressure on Iran, and this bill is a major step forward in that direction, the regime will continue its march toward acquiring nuclear weapons, dominating the Persian Gulf, and expanding its network of radical militants around the world,".

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The Good Friday Agreement was seen as a major step forward in the peace process.

BBC: US urges Northern Ireland to 'consolidate peace gains'

" It will be "a major step forward on our path to economic recovery.

CNN: Obama returns home for final stimulus plan push

But said with true meaning, real meaning would be a major step forward for us.

BBC: 'We deserve a thalidomide sorry'