footing
n. 立場,基礎; 關係,交情; 立足點
If something is put on a particular footing, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to develop or exist successfully.
The new law will put official corruption on the same legal footing as treason.
新法律將規定對公職腐敗適用與叛國罪相同的量刑標準。
...research that is aimed at placing training on a more scientific footing.
旨在將培訓建立在更加科學的基礎上的研究
If you are on a particular kind of footing with someone, you have that kind of relationship with them.
They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing...
他們決定正式交往。
They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
他們現在想要公平競爭。
If a country or armed force is on a war footing, it is ready to fight a war.
The president placed the republic on a war footing.
總統把共和國推到了戰爭的邊緣。
You refer to your footing when you are referring to your position and how securely your feet are placed on the ground. For example, if you lose your footing, your feet slip and you fall.
He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge...
他小心翼翼地站在邊緣。
He lost his footing and slid into the water.
他失足滑進水裡。
1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups;
2. a relation that provides the foundation for something;
3. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
He lost his footing and was precipitated to the ground.
他失足摔倒在地上.
He has gained a footing in the commercial world.
他已在商界取得立足之地.
She saw quite well that she was not treated on a footing of equality.
她看得很清楚,她並沒有受到平等對待.
The feast has certainly fared better, being on a sound financial footing.
如果經濟基礎良好,這個節日一定會辦得更好.
International tension was high, and the army was put on a war footing.
國際緊張已經是升高的, 軍隊處於作戰情勢中.