footing

• 名词，指稳固可靠的立足点或基础，可用于站立、移动或工作；也可指双方之间的关系、地位或处境。

A noun referring to a secure and stable position or basis for standing, moving, or operating; can also refer to the relationship or status between parties.

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1. B1formal

   A secure and stable position for the feet, especially when standing or walking on a surface.

   稳固的立足点

   • He lost his footing on the icy pavement.
   • She regained her footing after stumbling on the stairs.
   • The climber found a secure footing on the rock ledge.

   同义词balancefootholdgrippurchasestancesupporttoeholdtraction

2. Relationship or statusB2formal

   The basis or terms of a relationship or arrangement between people or groups.

   关系基础

   • The two companies are on a friendly footing.
   • They started the negotiation on an equal footing.
   • The new policy puts all employees on the same footing.

   同义词basispositionrelationshipstandingstatus

3. Foundation or basisB2formal

   The underlying condition or basis for something.

   基础

   • The project was established on a solid financial footing.
   • The organization needs to put its operations on a sustainable footing.
   • The agreement provides a footing for future cooperation.

   同义词basebasisfoundationgroundworksubstructure

• 动词，指支付账单或承担费用，常用于短语 'foot the bill' 中。

A verb used to indicate the act of paying a bill or covering a cost, typically in the phrase 'foot the bill'.

1. Pay a billB2informal

   To pay the cost of something, especially a bill or expense.

   付账

   • The company will foot the bill for the business trip.
   • Who is going to foot the cost of the wedding?
   • He generously offered to foot the entire expense.

   同义词coverdefraydischargehandlemeetpaypick upsettle

短语动词变体foot up