Definition of toehold in English:

toehold

nounˈtəʊhəʊldˈtoʊˌhoʊld

1A small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
（尤指登山时的）立足点，支点
Example sentencesExamples
- Carved toeholds allow access around one drop-off and into a slot canyon that's no more than an arm span across.
- He begins his ascent rapidly, flinging the rope upward around the trunk to create a high handhold, kicking a leg up to snag a toehold, flinging the rope again for a higher handhold to pull to still higher toeholds.
- She fell back and tried again several times until, as I silently urged her on, she finally managed to get a toehold with her right front foot on top of the lower, two-board side of the corner.
- Her hands grasped the tiniest cracks and protuberances and without thought to where they would take her, her feet scrambled for the slightest toehold!
- One step after another I fumbled for a toehold, my legs weak and my grip moist.
- Her feet seemed to take on an intelligence of their own, searching out desperate toeholds on the creek-bottom.
- Janet carefully swung one leg over the sill and rested her small foot on the narrow toehold as she shifted the rest of her through the opening.
- Michael stood below him, placing the young climber's feet into the toeholds afforded by the sheer rock wall.
- Your weight shifts and, incredibly, your right foot catches a toehold.
Synonyms
foothold, hold, grip, anchorage, purchase, secure position, firm contact, support
1. 1.1 A relatively insignificant position from which further progress may be made.
  初步的立脚点
  the initiative is helping companies to gain a toehold in the Gulf
  这份倡议帮各家公司在海湾地区初步站稳脚跟。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We have to show them they can't have a toehold in Leeds, that there is no place for people who sow seeds of hatred and division.
  Having established a toehold, the parent company then looks to expand with further acquisitions.
  If any form of sexual license is condemned then it leaves a toehold for other forms of sexual license to be condemned.
  Quite simply, local young people are being squeezed right out of the housing market, quite unable to contemplate gaining even a toehold.
  Younger workers, who have used computers their entire lives, are now gaining a toehold in the workplace.
  Furthermore, his trademark fusion of ornate mysticism and lurid pop-art aesthetics had taken a toehold in New York's art scene as well.
  Companies in other sectors, such as food processing and timber, are also keen to establish toeholds in Eastern Europe.
  Unfortunately, he has already failed as far as many families are concerned, and many of those who have managed to get a toehold on home ownership now have such a huge debt that they live in fear of the smallest rise in interest rates.
  This is what New York is and has always been about; immigrants setting up shops or market stalls to get a toehold in their new home.
  The French reached Cayenne in 1604, and the Dutch arrived in 1616, but Britain did not gain a permanent toehold until 1796.
  Few independent comic artists have succeeded in gaining a toehold in the lucrative spin-off market.
  Minor blister pain can advance from a low simmer to a fiery torture in the space of a few miles, so don't let it get a toehold in the gap between your feet and your socks and shoes.
  It'll be a toehold for the organisation in Europe.
  He realises that his party is battling hard to retain a toehold in what was once its bastion.
  It prefers to begin its expansion programme in new countries by gaining a toehold - or minority interest - rather than making a big initial acquisition.
  It's easy to read themes of ecology and anti-industrialism into what are extremely overbuilt industrial cities where nature has to fight for a toehold.
  And they are appealing for the public to use the hotline to help stop other dealers from getting a toehold here.
  This ‘additional functionality’ should be removed, he advises, and the operating system secured so attackers cannot get the necessary toehold on the system.
  So how can first-time buyers find ways out of this situation and at least get a toehold on to the elusive housing market ladder?
  They didn't abandon their culture, and they didn't even really change it - they just got a toehold on prosperity.

Definition of toehold in US English:

toehold

nounˈtōˌhōldˈtoʊˌhoʊld

1A small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
（尤指登山时的）立足点，支点
Example sentencesExamples
- Michael stood below him, placing the young climber's feet into the toeholds afforded by the sheer rock wall.
- Her hands grasped the tiniest cracks and protuberances and without thought to where they would take her, her feet scrambled for the slightest toehold!
- Janet carefully swung one leg over the sill and rested her small foot on the narrow toehold as she shifted the rest of her through the opening.
- She fell back and tried again several times until, as I silently urged her on, she finally managed to get a toehold with her right front foot on top of the lower, two-board side of the corner.
- He begins his ascent rapidly, flinging the rope upward around the trunk to create a high handhold, kicking a leg up to snag a toehold, flinging the rope again for a higher handhold to pull to still higher toeholds.
- One step after another I fumbled for a toehold, my legs weak and my grip moist.
- Carved toeholds allow access around one drop-off and into a slot canyon that's no more than an arm span across.
- Her feet seemed to take on an intelligence of their own, searching out desperate toeholds on the creek-bottom.
- Your weight shifts and, incredibly, your right foot catches a toehold.
Synonyms
foothold, hold, grip, anchorage, purchase, secure position, firm contact, support
1. 1.1 A relatively insignificant position from which further progress may be made.
  初步的立脚点
  the importance of networking at conventions to gain a toehold in the industry
  Example sentencesExamples
  Companies in other sectors, such as food processing and timber, are also keen to establish toeholds in Eastern Europe.
  It'll be a toehold for the organisation in Europe.
  We have to show them they can't have a toehold in Leeds, that there is no place for people who sow seeds of hatred and division.
  Having established a toehold, the parent company then looks to expand with further acquisitions.
  And they are appealing for the public to use the hotline to help stop other dealers from getting a toehold here.
  It's easy to read themes of ecology and anti-industrialism into what are extremely overbuilt industrial cities where nature has to fight for a toehold.
  This is what New York is and has always been about; immigrants setting up shops or market stalls to get a toehold in their new home.
  This ‘additional functionality’ should be removed, he advises, and the operating system secured so attackers cannot get the necessary toehold on the system.
  Younger workers, who have used computers their entire lives, are now gaining a toehold in the workplace.
  Unfortunately, he has already failed as far as many families are concerned, and many of those who have managed to get a toehold on home ownership now have such a huge debt that they live in fear of the smallest rise in interest rates.
  Minor blister pain can advance from a low simmer to a fiery torture in the space of a few miles, so don't let it get a toehold in the gap between your feet and your socks and shoes.
  Furthermore, his trademark fusion of ornate mysticism and lurid pop-art aesthetics had taken a toehold in New York's art scene as well.
  The French reached Cayenne in 1604, and the Dutch arrived in 1616, but Britain did not gain a permanent toehold until 1796.
  If any form of sexual license is condemned then it leaves a toehold for other forms of sexual license to be condemned.
  So how can first-time buyers find ways out of this situation and at least get a toehold on to the elusive housing market ladder?
  It prefers to begin its expansion programme in new countries by gaining a toehold - or minority interest - rather than making a big initial acquisition.
  Quite simply, local young people are being squeezed right out of the housing market, quite unable to contemplate gaining even a toehold.
  He realises that his party is battling hard to retain a toehold in what was once its bastion.
  Few independent comic artists have succeeded in gaining a toehold in the lucrative spin-off market.
  They didn't abandon their culture, and they didn't even really change it - they just got a toehold on prosperity.

词汇	toehold
释义	Definition of toehold in English: toehold nounˈtəʊhəʊldˈtoʊˌhoʊld 1A small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing. （尤指登山时的）立足点，支点 Example sentencesExamples Carved toeholds allow access around one drop-off and into a slot canyon that's no more than an arm span across. He begins his ascent rapidly, flinging the rope upward around the trunk to create a high handhold, kicking a leg up to snag a toehold, flinging the rope again for a higher handhold to pull to still higher toeholds. She fell back and tried again several times until, as I silently urged her on, she finally managed to get a toehold with her right front foot on top of the lower, two-board side of the corner. Her hands grasped the tiniest cracks and protuberances and without thought to where they would take her, her feet scrambled for the slightest toehold! One step after another I fumbled for a toehold, my legs weak and my grip moist. Her feet seemed to take on an intelligence of their own, searching out desperate toeholds on the creek-bottom. Janet carefully swung one leg over the sill and rested her small foot on the narrow toehold as she shifted the rest of her through the opening. Michael stood below him, placing the young climber's feet into the toeholds afforded by the sheer rock wall. Your weight shifts and, incredibly, your right foot catches a toehold. Synonyms foothold, hold, grip, anchorage, purchase, secure position, firm contact, support 1.1 A relatively insignificant position from which further progress may be made. 初步的立脚点 the initiative is helping companies to gain a toehold in the Gulf 这份倡议帮各家公司在海湾地区初步站稳脚跟。 Example sentencesExamples We have to show them they can't have a toehold in Leeds, that there is no place for people who sow seeds of hatred and division. Having established a toehold, the parent company then looks to expand with further acquisitions. If any form of sexual license is condemned then it leaves a toehold for other forms of sexual license to be condemned. Quite simply, local young people are being squeezed right out of the housing market, quite unable to contemplate gaining even a toehold. Younger workers, who have used computers their entire lives, are now gaining a toehold in the workplace. Furthermore, his trademark fusion of ornate mysticism and lurid pop-art aesthetics had taken a toehold in New York's art scene as well. Companies in other sectors, such as food processing and timber, are also keen to establish toeholds in Eastern Europe. Unfortunately, he has already failed as far as many families are concerned, and many of those who have managed to get a toehold on home ownership now have such a huge debt that they live in fear of the smallest rise in interest rates. This is what New York is and has always been about; immigrants setting up shops or market stalls to get a toehold in their new home. The French reached Cayenne in 1604, and the Dutch arrived in 1616, but Britain did not gain a permanent toehold until 1796. Few independent comic artists have succeeded in gaining a toehold in the lucrative spin-off market. Minor blister pain can advance from a low simmer to a fiery torture in the space of a few miles, so don't let it get a toehold in the gap between your feet and your socks and shoes. It'll be a toehold for the organisation in Europe. He realises that his party is battling hard to retain a toehold in what was once its bastion. It prefers to begin its expansion programme in new countries by gaining a toehold - or minority interest - rather than making a big initial acquisition. It's easy to read themes of ecology and anti-industrialism into what are extremely overbuilt industrial cities where nature has to fight for a toehold. And they are appealing for the public to use the hotline to help stop other dealers from getting a toehold here. This ‘additional functionality’ should be removed, he advises, and the operating system secured so attackers cannot get the necessary toehold on the system. So how can first-time buyers find ways out of this situation and at least get a toehold on to the elusive housing market ladder? They didn't abandon their culture, and they didn't even really change it - they just got a toehold on prosperity. Definition of toehold in US English: toehold nounˈtōˌhōldˈtoʊˌhoʊld 1A small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing. （尤指登山时的）立足点，支点 Example sentencesExamples Michael stood below him, placing the young climber's feet into the toeholds afforded by the sheer rock wall. Her hands grasped the tiniest cracks and protuberances and without thought to where they would take her, her feet scrambled for the slightest toehold! Janet carefully swung one leg over the sill and rested her small foot on the narrow toehold as she shifted the rest of her through the opening. She fell back and tried again several times until, as I silently urged her on, she finally managed to get a toehold with her right front foot on top of the lower, two-board side of the corner. He begins his ascent rapidly, flinging the rope upward around the trunk to create a high handhold, kicking a leg up to snag a toehold, flinging the rope again for a higher handhold to pull to still higher toeholds. One step after another I fumbled for a toehold, my legs weak and my grip moist. Carved toeholds allow access around one drop-off and into a slot canyon that's no more than an arm span across. Her feet seemed to take on an intelligence of their own, searching out desperate toeholds on the creek-bottom. Your weight shifts and, incredibly, your right foot catches a toehold. Synonyms foothold, hold, grip, anchorage, purchase, secure position, firm contact, support 1.1 A relatively insignificant position from which further progress may be made. 初步的立脚点 the importance of networking at conventions to gain a toehold in the industry Example sentencesExamples Companies in other sectors, such as food processing and timber, are also keen to establish toeholds in Eastern Europe. It'll be a toehold for the organisation in Europe. We have to show them they can't have a toehold in Leeds, that there is no place for people who sow seeds of hatred and division. Having established a toehold, the parent company then looks to expand with further acquisitions. And they are appealing for the public to use the hotline to help stop other dealers from getting a toehold here. It's easy to read themes of ecology and anti-industrialism into what are extremely overbuilt industrial cities where nature has to fight for a toehold. This is what New York is and has always been about; immigrants setting up shops or market stalls to get a toehold in their new home. This ‘additional functionality’ should be removed, he advises, and the operating system secured so attackers cannot get the necessary toehold on the system. Younger workers, who have used computers their entire lives, are now gaining a toehold in the workplace. Unfortunately, he has already failed as far as many families are concerned, and many of those who have managed to get a toehold on home ownership now have such a huge debt that they live in fear of the smallest rise in interest rates. Minor blister pain can advance from a low simmer to a fiery torture in the space of a few miles, so don't let it get a toehold in the gap between your feet and your socks and shoes. Furthermore, his trademark fusion of ornate mysticism and lurid pop-art aesthetics had taken a toehold in New York's art scene as well. The French reached Cayenne in 1604, and the Dutch arrived in 1616, but Britain did not gain a permanent toehold until 1796. If any form of sexual license is condemned then it leaves a toehold for other forms of sexual license to be condemned. So how can first-time buyers find ways out of this situation and at least get a toehold on to the elusive housing market ladder? It prefers to begin its expansion programme in new countries by gaining a toehold - or minority interest - rather than making a big initial acquisition. Quite simply, local young people are being squeezed right out of the housing market, quite unable to contemplate gaining even a toehold. He realises that his party is battling hard to retain a toehold in what was once its bastion. Few independent comic artists have succeeded in gaining a toehold in the lucrative spin-off market. They didn't abandon their culture, and they didn't even really change it - they just got a toehold on prosperity.
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