toehold
noun /ˈtəʊhəʊld/
/ˈtəʊhəʊld/
- 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。
- The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in Europe.
- 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