headway

['hedwei]

n.前进, 航行速度,进展, （前后两车间的）车间时距

例句与用法：

Did you make any headway in your research work?

你们的研究工作有进展吗？

We are making little headway with the negotiations.

我们在谈判中没有取得什么进展。

The boat made slow headway against the tide.

那船逆着潮水缓慢地前进。

详细释义：

n.[U]

1. (船等的)前进

The ship made little headway in the storm.

航船在暴风骤雨中几乎无法前进。

2. 进展, 进步, 成功

She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.

她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。

3. 【美】(前后两班车, 船, 飞机的)间隔时间; 间隔距离