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单词 foothold
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foothold

​noun countable
UK /ˈfʊtˌhəʊld/
Word Forms
singularfoothold
pluralfootholds
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a small hole, crack, or lump on a surface where you can put your foot to support yourself when climbing
    Synonyms and related words
    Holes and openings in surfaces
    abyss
    aperture
    blowhole
    Synonyms and related words
    Mountaineering, rock climbing and caving
    abseil
    abseiling
    ascend
  2. 2
    a position from which you can improve your status or become more successful in an organization, profession, or market
    gain/get/establish a foothold:

    They have managed to gain a foothold in the South American market.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for rank and status
    paygrade
    walk of life
    status

foothold

​noun countable
US /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/
Word Forms
singularfoothold
pluralfootholds
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a position from which you can improve your status or become more successful in an organization, profession, or market
    gain/get/establish a foothold:

    They have managed to gain a foothold in the South American market.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for rank and status
    paygrade
    walk of life
    status
  2. 2
    a small hole, crack, or lump on a surface where you can put your foot to support yourself when climbing
    Synonyms and related words
    Holes and openings in surfaces
    abyss
    aperture
    blowhole
    Synonyms and related words
    Mountaineering, rock climbing and caving
    abseil
    ascend
    ascent
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