toehold

英 ['təʊhəʊld] 美 ['toʊhoʊld]

• n. （攀岩时的）立足点；（发展的）起点

英英释义

Noun:

1. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made;

   "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"
   "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
   

2. a small foothold used in climbing

3. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Family connections gave her a toehold in politics.
   家庭关系使她在政治上获得了初步的立脚点
2. The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in the North American market.
   这家公司急于在北美市场找到一个立脚点。

近反义词

【近义词】

• footing 立足点
• foothold 立足处
• grip 紧握
• ledge 架状突出物
• grasp 把握
• start 开始
• advantage 优势
• jumping-off point 起点
• beginning 开始
• entry 进入
• way in 入口