foothold 英 [ˈfʊthəʊld]   美 [ˈfʊthoʊld]

foothold

foothold  英 [ˈfʊthəʊld] 美 [ˈfʊthoʊld]

n. 据点;立足处 

名词复数:footholds 

Does it even have a solid, rocky surface on which life can gain a foothold, or is it like a mini-Neptune, with a kernel of solid stuff at its core and the rest mostly swirling gases? 它拥有的是那种可供生命立足的坚硬的岩石表层,还是像一个迷你的海王星一样在核心部位有一个坚固材质的内核,而其它部分大都是漩涡状的气体?
Ability to gain market share, technologies, or a foothold in a new area of business or geographical market via merger with or acquisition of another company. 能够通过合并或收购另一个公司,在业务或地理市场的新的领域中获得市场份额、技术,或立足点。

  • A foothold is a flat or steady area on which you can put your foot when you're climbing. Part of the trick to rock climbing is learning to find good footholds.
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  • n. 据点;立足处
  • 1. Does it even have a solid, rocky surface on which life can gain a foothold, or is it like a mini-Neptune, with a kernel of solid stuff at its core and the rest mostly swirling gases?

    它拥有的是那种可供生命立足的坚硬的岩石表层,还是像一个迷你的海王星一样在核心部位有一个坚固材质的内核,而其它部分大都是漩涡状的气体?

  • 2. Ability to gain market share, technologies, or a foothold in a new area of business or geographical market via merger with or acquisition of another company.

    能够通过合并或收购另一个公司,在业务或地理市场的新的领域中获得市场份额、技术,或立足点。

  • 3. A climber on the mountain knows immediately if his foothold is secure; a pianist knows instantly when she's played the wrong note.

    在山上的登山者立即知道他的落脚点是否安全;一个钢琴演奏者即刻知道她何时弹错了音符。

  • foothold (n.) 1620s, from foot (n.) + hold (n.). Figurative use by 1650s; "that which sustains the feet firmly," hence "stable ground from which to act."
foot·hold / ˈfʊthəʊld ; NAmE ˈfʊthoʊld / noun 1 a crack, hole or branch where your foot can be safely supported when climbing 立足处(攀登时足可踩的缝、洞、树枝等) 2 [usually singular ] a strong position in a business, profession, etc. from which sb can make progress and achieve success (可以此发展或取得成功的)稳固地位,立足点 The company is eager to gain a footholdin Europe. 这家公司急于在欧洲取得一席之地。 foothold footholds foot·hold / ˈfʊthəʊld ; NAmE ˈfʊthoʊld /
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