foothold

美音音标: ['fʊt.həʊld] foothold
英音音标: ['fʊt.həʊld] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
bridgehead foothold
词性
n
解释
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
示例
an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines|the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar

同义
foothold footing
词性
n
解释
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
示例
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同义
beachhead foothold
词性
n
解释
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
示例
the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors|they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market