Learner's definition of HEADWAY
make headway
: to move forward or make progress向前进；有进展 -
The wind kept the boat from making headway toward shore.大风使这条船无法靠岸。
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The boat made little headway [=moved forward very little] against the strong wind.船由于遇到强风几乎无法前进。
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We're gradually making headway with the project.我们在逐步推进这个项目。
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They've recently made some headway in their search for a cure.他们最近在探索疗法方面取得了一些进展。