stalemate

US /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
UK /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
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1.

僵局, 死局, 和棋

a situation in which neither side in an argument or contest can make any progress

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The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither party willing to compromise.
谈判陷入了僵局，双方都不愿妥协。
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The game ended in a stalemate, as neither player could make a winning move.
比赛以僵局告终，因为两名选手都无法走出制胜一步。
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deadlockimpassestandoffgridlockdead end
1.

使陷入僵局, 使停滞

to bring to a stalemate

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The strong defense managed to stalemate the opponent's attack.
强大的防守成功地使对手的进攻陷入僵局。
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Their differing opinions threatened to stalemate the entire project.
他们不同的意见威胁要使整个项目陷入僵局。
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deadlockhaltstopblockimpede