foothold

1. N-COUNT A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made. 立足点

Businesses are investing millions of dollars to gain a foothold in this new market. 商家们正投资数百万美元以求在新市场中赢得立足点。

2. N-COUNT A foothold is a place such as a small hole or area of rock where you can safely put your foot when climbing. (攀登时的) 立足处

He lowered his legs until he felt he had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him. 他往下探腿，直到感觉双脚稳稳地踩住了岩石。