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foothold

英 ['fʊthəʊld] 美['fʊt'hold]
  • n. 据点;立足处

英英释意


1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies;
"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"
"the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
2. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
3. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments;
"the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"
"they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"