footholds

英 [ˈfʊthəʊldz]

美 [ˈfʊtˌhoʊldz]

n. 立足处(攀登时足可踩的缝、洞、树枝等); (可以此发展或取得成功的)稳固地位，立足点
foothold的复数

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT 立足点;稳固地位
Afootholdis a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made.
1. If British business is to have a successful future, companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe.
  如果英国公司想在未来成功发展，就必须在欧洲建立稳固的基础。
N-COUNT (攀登时的)立足点,支点
Afootholdis a place such as a small hole or area of rock where you can safely put your foot when climbing.
1. He lowered his legs until he felt he had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him.
  他把腿向下伸，直到他感觉稳稳地踩住下面的石头。