n.(攀巖時的)立足點(diǎn);(發(fā)展的)起點(diǎn)
Family connections gave her a toehold in politics. 家庭關(guān)系使她在政治上獲得了初步的立腳點(diǎn)
The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in the North American market. 這家公司急于在北美市場找到一個立腳點(diǎn)。