foothold

英 ['fʊthəʊld] 美 ['fʊthoʊld]

• n. 立足处；据点；根据地

详尽释义

n. 名词

1. 立足点
2. 【军】据点
3. 稳固的基础
4. 立足处（攀登时脚踩的地方）
5. 稳固地位
6. 根据地
7. 脚根
8. 势力
9. 根
10. 支架
11. 脚支点

英英释义

Noun:

1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies;

   "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"
   "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
   

2. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

3. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments;

   "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"
   "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The idea has gained foothold.
   这种思想已经扎了根。
2. It is not easy to get a foothold as an anchorman.
   一个电视节目主持人要站住脚可不容易。
3. It may be many years before the new company can gain a secure foothold in the market.
   也许要经过若干年这家新公司才能在市场上取得稳固的立足点。
4. It isn't easy to get a foothold as an actor.
   演员要得到巩固的地位不容易。
5. He found a secure foothold and pulled himself up.
   他找到了一个稳固的踏脚处并爬了上去。
6. The company is eager to gain a foothold in Europe.
   这家公司急于在欧洲取得一席之地。

近反义词

【近义词】

• footing 立足点
• position 位置
• base 底部
• purchase 购买
• grip 紧握
• toehold （攀岩时的）立足点...
• beachhead 滩头阵地
• bridgehead 桥头堡