foothold

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；

复数：footholds

1. The idea has gained foothold.
   这种思想已经扎了根。
2. 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。
3. 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。
4. It isn't easy to get a foothold as an actor.
   演员要得到巩固的地位不容易。
5. 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。
6. 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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