retake the initiative:夺回主动权
condemned:谴责
humiliation:屈辱
advance:取得的进展
seizure:夺取
sign -off :签字
momentum:立即
straight away:直接
wavered:摇摆不定
count:有意义
keep doubt at bay:打消怀疑
assessment:评价
dismissed:驳回
doom:注定失败的
steer away:摆脱
punch through:突破
tide:态势
seismic:强烈的