foothold

foothold读音音标

英 [ˈfʊthəʊld]

美 [ˈfʊthoʊld]

foothold意思解释

n.

立足处（攀登时脚踩的地方）；

（在事业等方面可以进一步发展的）稳固地位；

据点；

变形

复数：footholds

英英释义

n.

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

\"the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar\"

同义词：bridgehead

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

同义词：footing

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

\"they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market\"

同义词：beachhead

双语例句

用作名词(n.)The idea has gained foothold.这种思想已经扎了根。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。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。It isn\'t easy to get a foothold as an actor.演员要得到巩固的地位不容易。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。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。