footing

英 [ˈfʊtɪŋ]

美 [ˈfʊtɪŋ]

n.  站稳; 立足点; 基础; 地位; 人际关系
v.  走，踏; 合计，结算（up），加（to），支付
foot的现在分词

复数：footings　现在分词：footing　

化学

Collins.1 / BNC.9466 / COCA.9406

牛津词典

noun

• 站稳
  the position of your feet when they are safely on the ground or some other surface
  1. She lost her footing (= she slipped or lost her balance) and fell backwards into the water.
     她脚未站稳，向后一仰掉进水中。
  2. I slipped and struggled to regain my footing.
     我滑了一下，但挣扎着站稳了脚跟。
• 立足点；基础
  the basis on which sth is established or organized
  1. The company is now on a sound financial footing .
     该公司现在已是资金稳健。
  2. The country has been on a war footing (= prepared for war) since March.
     自三月份起这个国家就准备要打仗。
• 地位；人际关系
  the position or status of sb/sth in relation to others; the relationship between two or more people or groups
  1. The two groups must meet on an equal footing .
     这两个集团必须以平等地位会谈。
  2. They were demanding to be treated on the same footing as the rest of the teachers.
     他们要求得到和其他老师同等的待遇。

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 立足点;基础
  If something is putona particularfooting, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
  1. The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
     新法律将规定对公职腐败适用与叛国罪相同的量刑标准。
  2. ...research that is aimed at placing training on a more scientific footing.
     旨在将培训建立在更加科学的基础上的研究
• N-UNCOUNT 人际关系;联系;地位
  If you areona particular kind offootingwith someone, you have that kind of relationship with them.
  1. They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing...
     他们决定正式交往。
  2. They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
     他们现在想要公平竞争。
• PHRASE 将要开战;准备打仗
  If a country or armed force ison a war footing, it is ready to fight a war.
  1. The president placed the republic on a war footing.
     总统把共和国推到了战争的边缘。
• N-UNCOUNT 立稳;站稳
  You refer to yourfootingwhen you are referring to your position and how securely your feet are placed on the ground. For example, if you lose yourfooting, your feet slip and you fall.
  1. He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge...
     他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
  2. He lost his footing and slid into the water.
     他失足滑进水里。

英英释义

noun

• a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
  Synonym:foothold
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
  1. they were on a friendly footing
  2. he worked on an interim basis
  Synonym:basisground
• status with respect to the relations between people or groups
  1. on good terms with her in-laws
  2. on a friendly footing
  Synonym:terms

双语例句

• But I think I am on good biblical footing this morning.
  可是，我认为在这早上，我是有很好的圣经根据。
• She missed her footing and fell headlong down the stairs.
  她一脚踩空，头朝下摔下了楼梯。
• I shall say your commodities have found a firm footing in our market.
  我得说你们的商品已在我方市场上牢固地站住了脚。
• They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends.
  当他们和朋友外出时总是争着付帐。
• They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
  他们现在想要公平竞争。
• We have put our business with Phillips on a firm footing.
  我们和菲利普斯公司的生意是建立在牢固的基础上的。
• She lost her footing on the steps.
  她在台阶上失去了平衡。
• He lost his footing and slid into the water.
  他失足滑进水里。
• He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge
  他小心翼翼地站在边缘。
• The company has just been established and is still on unsound footing.
  公司刚成立，根基还很差。