gridlocked

US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/

UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/

交通堵塞, 堵死

a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that traffic cannot move

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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。

僵持, 陷入僵局

a situation in which no progress can be made due to opposing forces or viewpoints

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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。