leg-up
noun /ˈleɡ ʌp/
/ˈleɡ ʌp/
(informal)Idioms - (especially British English) an act of helping somebody to get on a horse, over a wall, etc. by allowing them to put their foot in your hands and lifting them up
用双手托脚帮助（某人上马、翻墙等） - (especially British English) an act of helping somebody to improve their situation
帮助，援助（改善处境） - The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it.
他父亲的贷款在他需要的时候帮助了他。 - The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it.
他父亲的贷款在他需要的时候帮助了他。
- The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it.
Idioms
have/get a leg-up on somebody
- (North American English, informal) to have/get an advantage over somebody
用双手托脚帮助（某人上马、翻墙等） - They are trying to get a leg-up on the competition.
他们正试图在竞争中占上风。
- They are trying to get a leg-up on the competition.