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初步的立足点
If you have a toehold in a situation, you have managed to gain an uncertain position or a small amount of power in it, which you hope will give you the opportunity to get a better or more powerful position.
例句
Mitsubishi Motors were anxious to get a toehold in the European market.
三菱汽车急于在欧洲市场上取得初步的立足之地。