foothold
US /ˈfʊt.hoʊld/
UK /ˈfʊt.həʊld/
名词
1.
立足点, 稳固的地位
a secure position from which further progress can be made
示例:
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The company is trying to gain a foothold in the new market.
该公司正试图在新市场站稳脚跟。
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After years of hard work, she finally established a foothold in the industry.
经过多年的努力，她终于在该行业站稳了脚跟。
2.
立足点, 脚踏处
a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially in climbing
示例:
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He searched for a secure foothold on the slippery rock face.
他在湿滑的岩壁上寻找一个安全的立足点。
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The climber found a small foothold and pulled himself up.
登山者找到一个小的立足点，然后把自己拉了上去。