foothold
noun [ C ] uk/ˈfʊt.həʊld/ us/ˈfʊt.hoʊld/
(ROCK CLIMBING)
（攀爬时的）踏脚处
a place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbing
(STRONG POSITION)
稳固的立足点
a strong first position from which further progress can be made
We are still trying to get/gain a foothold in the Japanese market. 我们仍然力争在日本市场取得一席之地。