gridlocked
US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
形容詞
1.
交通渋滞, 身動きが取れない
a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that traffic cannot move
例:
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The city center was completely gridlocked during rush hour.
ラッシュアワーの間、市内中心部は完全に交通渋滞していた。
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Heavy snow caused the entire highway to become gridlocked.
大雪により高速道路全体が交通渋滞した。
2.
行き詰まった, 膠着状態の
a situation in which no progress can be made due to opposing forces or viewpoints
例:
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Negotiations became gridlocked over the budget dispute.
予算紛争をめぐって交渉は行き詰まった。
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Political parties were gridlocked on the new healthcare bill.
政党は新しい医療法案について行き詰まった。
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