英语单词 | footing |
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英美音标 | 英 ['fʊtɪŋ] 美 ['fʊtɪŋ] |
中文释义 | n.立足点;立场;基础;关系 动词foot的现在分词形式. |
英语例句 | (1) The little boy had an unsteady footing on the ladder. (2) This enterprise is now on a firm footing and should soon get profits. (3) Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. (4) Everyone began on an equal footing. (5) They would be on their usual friendly footing. |
中文例句 | (1) 那小孩在梯子上站得不稳。 (2) 现在这家企业基础稳固,很快就会赢利。 (3) 现在,我们的关系有一个更为稳固的基础了。 (4) 人人以平等关系交往。 (5) 他们就要恢复以前的友好关系了。 |
柯林斯解释 | 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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. [with supp]
2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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. [with supp]
3 [PHRASE 短语]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. [v-link PHR]
4 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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. [poss N]
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