英语词汇“foothold”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	foothold
释义	Trends of foothold View usage for: foothold (fʊthoʊld) Word forms: plural footholds 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made. If British business is to have a successful future, companies must establish a firmfoothold in Europe. [+ in] Synonyms: basis, standing, base, position More Synonyms of foothold 2. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] A foothold is a place such as a small hole or area of rock where you can safely put your foot when climbing. He lowered his legs until he felt he had a solid foothold on the rockface beneathhim. [+ on] Synonyms: toehold, hold, support, footing More Synonyms of foothold foothold in British English (ˈfʊtˌhəʊld) noun 1. a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing 2. a secure position from which further progress may be made a foothold for a successful career foothold in American English (ˈfʊtˌhoʊld) noun 1. a place to put a foot down securely, as in climbing 2. a secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged Examples of 'foothold' in a sentence foothold That doesn't half make a difference if you can get a foothold away from game. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I wanted to get a foothold to see how things pan out. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But then Arsenal went to sleep, allowing the visitors to get a foothold. The Sun (2016) India's batting is more brittle than is imagined and that may offer opportunities for England to get a foothold in the series. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is money to be made here and now is the time to establish a foothold. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We need to show character and togetherness at certain times to get a foothold. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He failed to secure a foothold in midfield. The Sun (2015) It becomes more and more difficult to establish a foothold on the career ladder and that cannot be fair. Times, Sunday Times (2011) My aim was to allow the brothers to establish a first foothold of their own within the power structure of their pack. Jan Fennell, Foreword by Monty Roberts THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002) Pretty good will not be enough to secure him a foothold against Nadal. Times, Sunday Times (2014) After a tough fight they secured a foothold in France and the liberation could begin. The Sun (2014) Against conventional wisdom, we decided to open new offices so we could get a foothold in other areas. Times, Sunday Times (2016) If you want to establish a firm foothold on the second rung of the ladder, study the firm above you. Al Ries and Jack Trout THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING (1993) The Conservative party needs to get a better foothold in this area to have any hope of winning the general election. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It gives the Londonlisted firm a key foothold in one of the biggest oil-rich countries. The Sun (2011) The Japanese securities firm has made periodic efforts to secure a solid investment banking foothold in London. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In these early stages, Edinburgh were solid rather than spectacular and their rivals gradually established a foothold. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It was ironic because the Wasps established a foothold in the first half-hour of the match solely through the power of their own scrum. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages foothold British English: foothold NOUN A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made. Businesses are investing millions of dollars to gain a foothold in this new market. American English: foothold Brazilian Portuguese: ponto de apoio Chinese: 立足点 European Spanish: afianzamiento French: prise German: Halt Italian: punto d'appoggio Japanese: 足掛かり Korean: 거점 European Portuguese: ponto de apoio Latin American Spanish: afianzamiento Chinese translation of 'foothold' foothold (ˈfuthəuld) n (c) (Climbing) 立足处(處) (lìzúchù) (fig) 立足点(點) (lìzúdiǎn) (个(個), gè) 1 (noun) in the sense of basis Definition a secure position from which further progress may be made Companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe. Synonyms basis The UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation. standing He has improved his country's standing abroad. base Oils may be mixed with a base and massaged into the skin. position their changing role and position in society foundation Best friends are the foundation of my life. 2 (noun) in the sense of toehold Definition a ledge or other place where a foot can be securely positioned, as during climbing He had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him. Synonyms toehold hold The idea didn't really get a hold in this country. support footing He lost his footing and slid into the water. grip I eased the bag from her grip. Additional synonyms in the sense of base Oils may be mixed with a base and massaged into the skin. Synonyms essence, source, basis, concentrate, root, core, extract in the sense of footing Definition a secure grip by or for the feet He lost his footing and slid into the water. Synonyms foothold, hold, grip, toehold, support in the sense of foundation Definition the basic experience, idea, or attitude on which a way of life or belief is based Best friends are the foundation of my life. Synonyms basis, heart, root, mainstay, beginning, support, ground, rest, key, principle, fundamental, premise, starting point, principal element Synonyms of 'foothold' foothold Explore 'foothold' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of grip Definition a very tight hold I eased the bag from her grip. Synonyms clasp, hold, grasp, handclasp (US) in the sense of hold The idea didn't really get a hold in this country. Synonyms foothold, footing, purchase, leverage, vantage, anchorage, HD in the sense of position Definition social status, esp. high social standing their changing role and position in society Synonyms status, place, standing, class, footing, station, rank, reputation, importance, consequence, prestige, caste, stature, eminence, repute in the sense of standing Definition social or financial status or reputation He has improved his country's standing abroad. Synonyms status, position, station, footing, condition, credit, rank, reputation, eminence, estimation, repute
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