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foothold

UK //ˈfʊt.həʊld//US //ˈfʊt.hoʊld//

词源

复合词,源自中古英语 foot + hold,字面意思为'脚的支撑',最早记录于14世纪。

noun

❶ 指攀登时脚可以踩踏的支撑点,引申为在某个领域或活动中初步建立的基础或优势位置。

“The climber searched for a secure foothold on the rocky surface.”

(登山者在岩石表面寻找稳固的落脚点。)

“The company gained a foothold in the Asian market last year.”

(该公司去年在亚洲市场站稳了脚跟。)

同义词:support, position, bridgehead, beachhead, toehold

常见短语

gain a foothold — 指在某个领域或市场初步建立存在或影响力,通常用于商业或竞争语境。

“The startup hopes to gain a foothold in the renewable energy sector.”

(这家初创公司希望在可再生能源领域获得立足点。)

lose one's foothold — 字面指失去脚部支撑,比喻失去在某个领域的优势或稳定地位。

“The sudden policy change caused the company to lose its foothold.”

(政策突变导致该公司失去了市场优势。)