| [/ˈfutɪŋ; ˋfʊtɪŋ/] n [sing] 用法:
1 secure grip with the feet; balance 站稳; 平衡:
He lost his footing on the wet floor and fell. 他在潮湿的地板上失去平衡而跌倒了. 用法:
2 basis on which sth is established 基础:
This enterprise is now on a firm footing and should soon show profits. 现在这家企业基础稳固, 很快就会赢利. *
The army were put on a war footing, ie were prepared for war. 这支军队是战时的编制（为战争作好准备）. 用法:
3 position or status of sb/sth in relation to others; relationship 某人[某事物]与他人或其他事物相关的地位; 关系:
The workers want to be on an equal footing with/on the same footing as the managers. 工人要求与经理地位平等. |