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Footing Relationship N Uncount 不可数名词 Put Equal   [With Supp

英语单词 footing
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]
  • The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.

    新法律将规定对公职腐败适用与叛国罪相同的量刑标准。

  • ...research that is aimed at placing training on a more scientific footing.

    旨在将培训建立在更加科学的基础上的研究

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]
  • They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing...

    他们决定正式交往。

  • They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.

    他们现在想要公平竞争。

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]
  • The president placed the republic on a war footing.

    总统把共和国推到了战争的边缘。

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]
  • He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge...

    他小心翼翼地站在边缘。

  • He lost his footing and slid into the water.

    他失足滑进水里。

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