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. 他沒有完全理解簽署這份合同的意義。----有道英語
sentiment: an opinion or feeling you have about something 意見，觀點，感想
"It's a nice sentiment. Saved it for what?" （這麼想挺好，但是為什麼救它呢？）----《復仇者聯盟》
"Well, that's a very laudable sentiment, Your Excellency." （閣下，你這個想法值得稱頌）----《到也門釣鮭魚》
hit the headlines: to be reported widely on television, in newspapers etc 成為頭條新聞
hit the big time: to suddenly become very famous, successful, and rich 突然成名；突然發跡
所以口語中為了簡潔也會直接說 hit, this thing is a hit 可以理解為這個事情會一炮而紅，hit 就是一炮而紅；
as you can see 正如你所見；
progress 美 ['prɑɡrɛs]: the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something 進步；進展
"If the crowd tries to impede your progress." （如果人群嘗試阻止你們前進）----《聖經故事》
"So where do the two sides seem to be making progress?" （那雙方會在哪些方面取得進展？）----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?" （你選擇快速死去還是痛苦地死去？）----美劇《紙牌屋》
"Obama is urging swift and credible action by the international community." （奧巴馬敦促國際社會迅速採取有效行動）----AP News
That's all for today
May 7, 2018. XOXO
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