headway
noun uk/ˈhed.weɪ/ us/ˈhed.weɪ/
make headway 前进，取得进展
to make progress or get closer to achieving something
I'm trying to learn to drive, but I'm not making much headway (with it). 我想学开车，可是进步缓慢。
Little headway has been made so far in the negotiations. 谈判至今未取得进展。