foothold

['fʊthəʊld]

释义

n.立足之处；稳固的位置
a secure position, esp. a firm basis for further progress or development.

例句
Gillian: I've worked really hard to gain a foothold with World Well.（House of Cards）
吉丽安：为了让世界之井站稳脚跟，我付出了很大努力。（纸牌屋）