toehold

noun
🔊/ˈtəʊhəʊld/
🔊/ˈtəʊhəʊld/
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  1. a position in a place or an activity that you hope will lead to more power or success初步的地位;立足点
    • The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in Europe.这家公司急于在欧洲找个立脚点。🔊🔊
  2. a very small hole or space on a rock face, just big enough to put your foot in when you are climbing (攀登时可放进脚去的)小立足点,小支撑点