They decided to put their relationship on a more formal footing.他们决定建立更正式的关系。

We aim to place training on a more scientific footing.我们的目标是将训练建立在更加科学的基础之上。

This will help small firms compete on a more even footing with multi-national companies.这将有助于小企业与跨国公司进行更加公平的竞争。

They are now trying to compete on an equal footing.他们现在想要公平竞争。

The school's constitution puts parents on an equal footing with staff.这所学校的章程将家长与教职工置于平等地位。

He was cautious of his footing, wary of the edge.他小心翼翼地站稳, 怕从边上掉下去。

The sand no longer gave men a secure footing.沙子已让人无法站稳脚跟。

He lost his footing, and stumbled to the ground.他绊了一脚, 失足摔在地上。