toeholds
n. 攀登悬崖时的小立足点,排除障碍的方法( toehold的名词复数 )
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.
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。