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foothold

美['fʊthoʊld] 英['fʊthəʊld]

n. 立足处；据点；根据地

近义词：footing，position，base，purchase，grip，toehold，beachhead，bridgehead，

n.(名词)

Noun

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"
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
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"

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。

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