footing
noun [ S ] uk/ˈfʊt.ɪŋ/ us/ˈfʊt̬.ɪŋ/
(FEET)
站稳
the fact of standing firmly on a slope or other dangerous surface
I lost/missed my footing and fell. 我脚没站稳，跌倒了。
It was a struggle just to keep my footing. 我挣扎着想要站稳。
(SITUATION)
情况，状况
the way in which something operates and the set of conditions that influences it
New leadership is needed to return the company to a better financial footing. 需要新的领导层使公司在财务状况方面实现好转。
be on an equal, firm, etc. footing 在平等／稳固（等等）的情形下
to be in an equal, safe, etc. situation
Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal footing. 男性和女性应该在平等的基础上竞争工作岗位。