toehold
n. （攀岩时的）立足点；（发展的）起点
近义词：footing，foothold，grip，ledge，grasp，start，advantage，jumping-offpoint，beginning，entry，wayin，
英英释义
Noun
- a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made;
"American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks" "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
- a small foothold used in climbing
- a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
例句
用作名词(n.)
- Family connections gave her a toehold in politics.家庭关系使她在政治上获得了初步的立脚点
- The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in the North American market.这家公司急于在北美市场找到一个立脚点。