foothold
英 [ˈfʊthəʊld]
[NOUN]
footholds
1. [C 可数名词] 立足点
A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made.
双语例句
例：Businesses are investing millions of dollars to gain a foothold in this new market.
商家们正投入巨资以求在新市场中赢得立足点。
2. [C 可数名词] （攀登时的）立足处
A foothold is a place such as a small hole or area of rock where you can safely put your foot when climbing.
双语例句
例：He lowered his legs until he felt he had a solid foothold on the rock face beneath him.
他往下探腿，直到感觉双脚稳稳地踩住了岩石。
NOUN. 名词
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