appreciate: to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone’s feelings are 理解，明白
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract. 他没有完全理解签署这份合同的意义。----有道英语
sentiment: an opinion or feeling you have about something 意见，观点，感想
"It's a nice sentiment. Saved it for what?" （这么想挺好，但是为什么救它呢？）----《复仇者联盟》
"Well, that's a very laudable sentiment, Your Excellency." （阁下，你这个想法值得称颂）----《到也门钓鲑鱼》
hit the headlines: to be reported widely on television, in newspapers etc 成为头条新闻
hit the big time: to suddenly become very famous, successful, and rich 突然成名；突然发迹
所以口语中为了简洁也会直接说 hit, this thing is a hit 可以理解为这个事情会一炮而红，hit 就是一炮而红；
as you can see 正如你所见；
progress 美 ['prɑɡrɛs]: the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something 进步；进展
"If the crowd tries to impede your progress." （如果人群尝试阻止你们前进）----《圣经故事》
"So where do the two sides seem to be making progress?" （那双方会在哪些方面取得进展？）----NPR News
swift: happening or done quickly and immediately 迅速的；立刻的
"Will you make it a swift death or a painful one?" （你选择快速死去还是痛苦地死去？）----美剧《纸牌屋》
"Obama is urging swift and credible action by the international community." （奥巴马敦促国际社会迅速采取有效行动）----AP News
That's all for today
May 7, 2018. XOXO
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