gridlocked

US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
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1.

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.
高峰时段市中心完全交通堵塞。
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Heavy snow caused the entire highway to become gridlocked.
大雪导致整个高速公路交通堵塞。
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congestedstalledjammedsnarledparalyzed
2.

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.
由于预算争议，谈判陷入僵局。
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Political parties were gridlocked on the new healthcare bill.
各政党在新医保法案上陷入僵局。
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stalemateddeadlockedimpassestalledbogged down
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gridlock