foothold

1. N-COUNT A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made. 立足點

Businesses are investing millions of dollars to gain a foothold in this new market. 商家們正投資數(shù)百萬美元以求在新市場中贏得立足點。

2. N-COUNT A foothold is a place such as a small hole or area of rock where you can safely put your foot when climbing. (攀登時的) 立足處

He lowered his legs until he felt he had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him. 他往下探腿，直到感覺雙腳穩(wěn)穩(wěn)地踩住了巖石。