n.

1. 立足处，立脚点[U][S1]
   There was no footing on the steep cliff.

   在那陡峭的悬崖上没有立脚处。

2. （稳固的）地位；基础[S]
   put an enterprise on a sound financial footing

   把企业置于稳固的经济基础上

3. 社交关系[S]
   We are on a friendly footing.

   我们彼此和睦相处。

4. 【建】基脚，底脚[S]
5. 合计，总额
6. （军队等的）编制，体制[S]
7. （跑道等的）场地情况[U]

n.

1. (one's footing) a secure grip with one's feet.
2. the basis on which something is established or operates.
3. the foundations of a wall, usually with a course of brickwork wider than the base of the wall.