toeholds
n. 攀登懸崖時的小立足點,排除障礙的方法( toehold的名詞複數 )
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.
三菱汽車急於在歐洲市場上取得初步的立足之地。