late 13c., "a base, foundation;" late 14c., "position of the feet on the ground, stance," a gerundive formation from foot (n.). Figurative meaning "firm or secure position" is from 1580s; that of "condition on which anything is established" is from 1650s.
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1. They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.
他们现在想要公平竞争。
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2. They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing.
他们决定正式交往。
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3. Robert lost his footing and slithered down the bank.
罗伯特失足滑下了河岸。
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4. The president placed the republic on a war footing.
总统把共和国推到了战争的边缘。
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5. She missed her footing and fell headlong down the stairs.