立足 lìzú verb ① (指生存) gain a foothold ▸ 在社会上立足 gain a foothold in society ▸ 在公司没有他的立足之地。 There is no place for him to establish himself at the company. ② (指立场) base oneself upon ▸ 立足本职工作 give priority to one’s own work ▸ 立足现实,展望未来 be based on present realities whilst looking to the future |