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footing
UK //ˈfʊtɪŋ//US //ˈfʊtɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'foting', 与古英语 'fōt' (foot) 相关，字面意思是'立足点'或'脚的位置'。
noun
❶ 指站立或行走时的稳定姿势或基础，常用于比喻人际关系或事物的基础状态。
“He lost his footing on the wet floor and fell.”
（他在湿滑的地板上失去平衡摔倒了。）
“The company is on a firm financial footing now.”
（公司现在财务状况稳固。）
❶ 指建筑物或结构的基础部分，提供支撑和稳定性。
“The footing of the bridge was damaged by the flood.”
（桥梁的基础部分被洪水损坏了。）
“They poured concrete for the footing of the new house.”
（他们为新房子浇筑了地基。）
同义词:foundation, base, grounding, stability, foothold
常见短语
on an equal footing — 表示双方处于平等地位或条件下，常用于描述竞争、合作或谈判关系。
“Both teams competed on an equal footing.”
（两队以平等的条件竞争。）
lose one's footing — 字面指失去平衡摔倒，比喻失去优势或稳定状态。
“He lost his footing during the debate.”
（他在辩论中失去了优势。）