toehold

[ˈtəʊhəʊld] [ˈtoʊhoʊld]
  • 复数:toeholds;
  • 相关单词 toeholds
    例句
    同义词
    柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made;
      "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks""his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
      2. a small foothold used in climbing
      3. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints