| 单词 | footing |
| 释义 | footing /foot"ing/, n. 1. the basis or foundation on which anything is established. 2. the act of one who moves on foot, as in walking or dancing. 3. a secure and established position. 4. a place or support for the feet; surface to stand on; foothold. 5. a firm placing of the feet; stability: He regained his footing. 6. Building Trades , Civ. Engin. the part of a foundation bearing directly upon the earth. 7. position or status assigned to a person, group, etc., in estimation or treatment. 8. mutual standing; reciprocal relation: to be on a friendly footing with someone. 9. entrance into a new position or relationship: to gain a footing in society. 10. a fee demanded from a person upon entrance into a trade, society, etc. 11. the act of adding a foot to something, as to a stocking. 12. that which is added as a foot. 13. the act of adding up a column of figures. 14. the total of such a column. [1350-1400; ME; see FOOT, -ING1] |
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