stand-off
US /ˈstænd.ɔːf/
UK /ˈstænd.ɒf/
名词
僵局, 对峙, 僵持
a deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict
示例:
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The negotiations ended in a stand-off, with neither side willing to compromise.
谈判以僵局告终，双方都不愿妥协。
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Police were involved in a tense stand-off with the armed suspect.
警方与武装嫌犯陷入紧张对峙。