toeholds

美 [ˈtoʊˌhoʊldz]

n.  初步的地位; 立足点; (攀登时可放进脚去的)小立足点,小支撑点
toehold的复数



柯林斯词典

  1. N-COUNT 初步的立足点
    If you have a toehold in a situation, you have managed to gain an uncertain position or a small amount of power in it, which you hope will give you the opportunity to get a better or more powerful position.
    1. Mitsubishi Motors were anxious to get a toehold in the European market.
      三菱汽车急于在欧洲市场上取得初步的立足之地。