gridlocked
US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɒkt/
形容詞
1.
交通堵塞, 堵死
a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that traffic cannot move
範例:
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The city center was completely gridlocked during rush hour.
高峰時段市中心完全交通堵塞。
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Heavy snow caused the entire highway to become gridlocked.
大雪導致整個高速公路交通堵塞。
2.
僵持, 陷入僵局
a situation in which no progress can be made due to opposing forces or viewpoints
範例:
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Negotiations became gridlocked over the budget dispute.
由於預算爭議，談判陷入僵局。
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Political parties were gridlocked on the new healthcare bill.
各政黨在新醫保法案上陷入僵局。
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