站住脚 zhànzhùjiǎo verb ① (停下) stop ▸ 他跑得太快,一下子站不住脚。 He was running too fast to be able to make a sudden stop. ② (歇息) stay put ▸ 忙得站不住脚 have no time to rest ③ (站稳) gain a firm footing ▸ 这家餐馆由于经营得好,在这里站住脚了。 The restaurant has gained a firm footing thanks to good management. ④ (有说服力) hold water ▸ 这个论点能站住脚。 This argument is tenable. |