1. to hold one's hands together so that someone can step into them while climbing up onto something
2. to have an advantage over others
a leg-up 例句
英汉例句
Brand loyalty is giving European manufactures a leg-up in the face-off with their US rivals.
忠于品牌的消费心理使欧洲制造商在与美国对手的竞争中处于有利地位。
Knowing what other people make and where they make it will give you a leg-up in negotiations.
知道其他人是怎样成功获得加薪的能够助你一臂之力。
Similarly, when I speak, my introduction highlights my academic credentials and expertise, which gives me a leg-up in being able to persuade the audience to take a specific course of action.