footing

n.

立场，基础；关系，交情；立足点；

复数：footings

equal footing平等地位

on an equal footing立于平等地位；平等对待

strip footing条形基础；条基；条形基脚；浅基础条形基础

1. They all started off on an equal footing.
   他们全都在平等的立足点上开始。
2. The little boy had an unsteady footing on the ladder.
   那小孩在梯子上站得不稳。
3. This enterprise is now on a firm footing and should soon get profits.
   现在这家企业基础稳固，很快就会赢利。
4. Our relationship was now on a more secure footing.
   现在，我们的关系有一个更为稳固的基础了。
5. Everyone began on an equal footing.
   人人以平等关系交往。
6. They would be on their usual friendly footing.
   他们就要恢复以前的友好关系了。

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