footing
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT 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. 基礎
The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason. 新法律將把職務腐敗眡同叛國罪。
2. N-UNCOUNT If you are on a particular kind of footing with someone, you have that kind of relationship with them. 關系
They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing. 他們決定建立更正式的關系。
3. N-UNCOUNT 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. 站穩
He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge. 他小心翼翼地站穩,注意著邊緣。
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footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
剑桥词典
footing noun [S] (FEET)
the fact of standing firmly on a slope or other dangerous surface
站穩
I lost /missed my footing and fell . 我腳沒站穩,跌倒了。
It was a struggle just to keep my footing. 我掙紥著想要站穩。
footing noun [S] (SITUATION)
the way in which something operates and the set of conditions that influences it
情況,狀況
New leadership is needed to return the company to a better financial footing. 需要新的領導層使公司在財務狀況方麪實現好轉。
be on an equal, firm, etc. footing
to be in an equal , safe , etc. situation
在平等/穩固(等等)的情形下
Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal footing. 男性和女性應該在平等的基礎上競爭工作崗位。 返回 footing