footwork
/ˈfʊtwɜːk/noun
mass noun
1- the manner in which one moves one's feet in various sports, especially in dancing, boxing, and football（舞蹈、拳击和足球运动等的）步法, 脚法, 脚上功夫：
a deft piece of footwork.
熟练敏捷的脚法。
1.1
- usu. with modifier adroit response to sudden danger or new opportunities（对突发危险或新机会的）机敏反应：
the company had to do a lot of nimble footwork to stay alive.
为了生存, 公司不得不作了大量灵活的应对调整。