"the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
同义词： bridgehead
同义词： footing
"they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
同义词： beachhead
以上来源于: WordNet
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。
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。
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