foothold

n 1 place where one's foot can be supported securely when climbing 立足处（攀登时脚踩的地方）. 2 secure position in a business, profession, etc from which further progress may be made （在事业等方面可以进一步发展的）稳固地位: gain a firm foothold in the industry 在这一企业中取得稳固地位.

foolhardiness, foolhardy, foolish, foolishly, foolishness, foolproof, foolscap, foot, foot-and-mouth, foot-and-mouth (disease), foot-bridge, foot-fault, foot-note, foot-slog, footage, football, football pitch, footbrake, footfall, foothill, footing, footle, footlight, footlights, footling, footloose, footman, footmark, footnote, footpath, footplate, footprint, footsie, footsore, footstep, footstool (also stool), footway, footwear, footwork, fop,