toehold
UK ['təʊ.həʊld] US ['toʊ.hoʊld] noun countable
IN ROCK 岩石上
■a small hole or surface on a rock which is just big enough for a climber to put the end of his or her foot in or on （攀岩时仅可放下足尖的）小立足点，小支撑点•I searched desperately for a toehold in the rock face.我努力在岩石表面寻找立足点。
UK ['təʊ.həʊld] US ['toʊ.hoʊld] noun countable
STRONG FIRST POSITION 立足点
■a strong first position from which further progress can be made （进一步发展的）立足点•Insurance is a very difficult market to get a toehold in.在保险市场中立足很难。 |