deadlock

US /ˈded.lɑːk/
UK /ˈded.lɑːk/
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1.

僵局, 停滞

a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no agreement can be reached because neither party will make concessions

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The negotiations reached a deadlock over the budget.
谈判因预算问题陷入僵局。
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The jury was in a deadlock, unable to reach a verdict.
陪审团陷入僵局，无法达成裁决。
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1.

使陷入僵局, 阻碍

to bring to a deadlock

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The two sides continued to argue, effectively deadlocking the progress.
双方继续争论，有效地阻碍了进展。
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Their inability to compromise will deadlock the entire project.
他们无法妥协将使整个项目陷入僵局。
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stallhaltblockobstructparalyze
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deadlocked