foothold
[ˈfʊthoʊld]
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;
例句:
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I hung there, scrabbling with my feet to find a foothold.
我吊在那儿，两脚乱蹬着寻找落脚点。
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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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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.
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Nevertheless, al-Qaeda is working to gain a foothold.
来自BBC
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Is it fear that religion will lose another foothold?
来自SA
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Pay-TV services have gained a substantial foothold.
来自BBC