两国在贸易谈判中以平等的立场展开对话。

The two countries started trade negotiations on an equal ___footing.

新的合作协议让双方站在更平等的地位上。

The new agreement puts both parties on an equal ___footing.

他在湿滑的岩石上小心保持平衡。

He carefully maintained his ___footing on the slippery rocks.