footing

noun

UK/ˈfʊt.ɪŋ/
US/ˈfʊt̬.ɪŋ/

Definitions of footing noun

balance(平衡)

  1. Singular(单数)

    The act of standing securely on an uneven or hazardous surface.

    站稳;立足点

    • I couldn't find my footing and slipped.

      我找不到立足点,结果滑倒了。

    • It was hard to keep a stable footing on the icy path.

      在结冰的路上很难保持稳定的立足点。

    • She walked carefully to avoid losing her footing.

      她小心翼翼地走着,以免失去立足点。

condition(状况)

  1. Singular(单数)

    The state or condition of something, including its operational aspects and the factors influencing it.

    状况;基础;地位

    • The company needs a new strategy to improve its financial footing.

      公司需要新的策略来改善其财务状况。

    • This study gives us a better footing for understanding the issue.

      这项研究让我们对理解这个问题有了更好的基础。

    • They need to re-establish the company's market footing after years of losses.

      他们需要在多年亏损后重新建立公司的市场地位。

Phrases of footing noun

  • be on (an) equal, firm, etc. footing

    to be in a situation that is equal, stable, or secure

    处于平等、稳固等情况

    After a thorough reform, the company is finally operating on a firm footing.

    经过彻底改革后,公司终于在稳固的基础上运营。