foothold /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/ noun plural footholds
plural footholds
Learner's definition of FOOTHOLD
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: a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.(攀岩、爬山等的)立足处 — compare toehold 1 2
: a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort据点;(赖以发展的)立足之地