lose ones footing
US /luːz wʌnz ˈfʊtɪŋ/
UK /luːz wʌnz ˈfʊtɪŋ/
成语
1.
失去平衡, 滑倒
to slip or stumble, especially when walking or running
示例:
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He lost his footing on the icy pavement and fell.
他在结冰的人行道上失去平衡摔倒了。
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Be careful not to lose your footing on the wet rocks.
小心不要在湿滑的岩石上失去平衡。
2.
失去立足之地, 失去信心
to lose one's confidence or stability in a situation
示例:
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After the scandal, the politician seemed to lose his footing with the public.
丑闻发生后，这位政客似乎在公众面前失去了立足之地。
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The company began to lose its footing in the market due to strong competition.
由于激烈的竞争，该公司开始在市场上失去立足之地。