footing

noun

1. 站稳
   the position of your feet when they are safely on the ground or some other surface
   1. She lost her footing (= she slipped or lost her balance) and fell backwards into the water.
      她脚未站稳，向后一仰掉进水中。
   2. I slipped and struggled to regain my footing.
      我滑了一下，但挣扎着站稳了脚跟。
2. 立足点；基础
   the basis on which sth is established or organized
   1. The company is now on a sound financial footing .
      该公司现在已是资金稳健。
   2. The country has been on a war footing (= prepared for war) since March.
      自三月份起这个国家就准备要打仗。
3. 地位；人际关系
   the position or status of sb/sth in relation to others; the relationship between two or more people or groups
   1. The two groups must meet on an equal footing .
      这两个集团必须以平等地位会谈。
   2. They were demanding to be treated on the same footing as the rest of the teachers.
      他们要求得到和其他老师同等的待遇。

1. N-UNCOUNT 立足点;基础
   If something is put on a particular footing, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
   1. The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
      新法律将规定对公职腐败适用与叛国罪相同的量刑标准。
   2. ...research that is aimed at placing training on a more scientific footing.
      旨在将培训建立在更加科学的基础上的研究
2. N-UNCOUNT 人际关系;联系;地位
   If you are on a particular kind of footing with someone, you have that kind of relationship with them.
   1. They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing...
      他们决定正式交往。
   2. They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
      他们现在想要公平竞争。
3. PHRASE 将要开战;准备打仗
   If a country or armed force is on a war footing, it is ready to fight a war.
   1. The president placed the republic on a war footing.
      总统把共和国推到了战争的边缘。
4. N-UNCOUNT 立稳;站稳
   You refer to your footing when you are referring to your position and how securely your feet are placed on the ground. For example, if you lose your footing, your feet slip and you fall.
   1. He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge...
      他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
   2. He lost his footing and slid into the water.
      他失足滑进水里。

1. Who is footing the bill for her extravagant holiday?
   谁会为她奢侈的假日买单？
2. The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
   新法律将规定对公职腐败适用与叛国罪相同的量刑标准。
3. They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing
   他们决定正式交往。
4. They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
   他们现在想要公平竞争。
5. The president placed the republic on a war footing.
   总统把共和国推到了战争的边缘。
6. He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge
   他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
7. He lost his footing and slid into the water.
   他失足滑进水里。
8. She missed her footing and fell headlong down the stairs.
   她一脚踩空，头朝下摔下了楼梯。
9. He miskicked completely as he lost his footing.
   由于失去重心，他脚头完全没有了准星。
10. Eric lost his footing and began to slide into the pit.
    埃里克一脚踩空，开始往坑里滑。
11. Robert lost his footing and slithered down the bank.
    罗伯特失足滑下了河岸。
12. Are you on equal footing with her?
    你和她的地位平等吗？
13. He has gained a footing in the commercial world.
    他已在商界取得立足之地。
14. The company has just been established and is still on unsound footing.
    公司刚成立，根基还很差。
15. Let's draw up a contract and put our relationship on a firm footing.
    让我们草拟一份契约把我们的关系建立在稳固的基础上。
16. This is an attempt to create a "classless" society where everyone is on an equal footing.
    这是制造一个所有人都平等的无阶级的社会的一个尝试。
17. They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends.
    当他们和朋友外出时总是争着付帐。
18. Malay children and students have equal footing with educational opportunities that will improve their chances up the social ladder.
    马来孩童和学生，享有和他族同等的教育机会，让他们也能够出人头地。
19. We start this meeting on a firm footing with agreement on our core mutual concerns.
    我们凭着对共同关注的核心问题达成的共识在一个坚实的基础上开始这次会议。
20. We have put our business with Phillips on a firm footing.
    我们和菲利普斯公司的生意是建立在牢固的基础上的。
21. Recalling how much it had cost, it was said the novice gained'a good footing '.
    当回顾这花销了多少钱时，被说成是初学者得到了“良好的基础”。
22. She missed her footing and fell over.
    她踏滑了脚，跌了一跤。
23. She lost her footing on the steps.
    她在台阶上失去了平衡。
24. They are on an equal footing with men; this is expressed in equal pay for equal work.
    她们和男人平等，这表现在同工同酬上。
25. He lost his footing on the bridge and fell into the swirling water below.
    他在桥上摔了一跤，跌入桥下的漩涡中。
26. I was now on a fair footing with them, and soon acquired considerable influence.
    现在，我能与他们和睦相处了，并且产生了极大的影响。
27. Is this business on a firm footing?
    这生意有稳固的立足之处吗？
28. I shall say your commodities have found a firm footing in our market.
    我得说你们的商品已在我方市场上牢固地站住了脚。
29. I don't know how you keep your footing on this rocky slope.
    我不知道你是如何在这岩斜坡上站稳脚跟的。
30. But I think I am on good biblical footing this morning.
    可是，我认为在这早上，我是有很好的圣经根据。

noun

1. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

   Synonym:    foothold

2. a relation that provides the foundation for something
   1. they were on a friendly footing
   2. he worked on an interim basis

   Synonym:    basisground

3. status with respect to the relations between people or groups
   1. on good terms with her in-laws
   2. on a friendly footing

   Synonym:    terms