foot·hold/`ftˏhold; ˈfʊthəʊld/ n [C] 1 a position from which you can start trying to get what you want 稳固的基础，立足点: Republicans gained a foothold during the last elections. 共和党人在上次选举中获得了稳固的基础。 2 a space where you can safely put your foot when you are climbing a rock 〔攀岩时可踩脚的〕立脚处，立足点