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toehold是什么意思

2024-02-15 07:06:16
toehold
美[toʊhoʊld]  英[təʊhəʊld]
n.  (攀岩时的)立足点;(发展的)起点
  近义词:footing,foothold,grip,ledge,grasp,start,advantage,jumping-offpoint,beginning,entry,wayin,

英英释义

Noun
  1. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made;

    "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks" "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"

  2. a small foothold used in climbing
  3. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. Family connections gave her a toehold in politics.家庭关系使她在政治上获得了初步的立脚点
  2. The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in the North American market.这家公司急于在北美市场找到一个立脚点。