stalemated

• 形容局势或谈判陷入僵局，双方均无法取得进展或优势。

Describes a situation in which progress is blocked, and neither side in a conflict or negotiation can make a move or gain an advantage.

1. At a standstill due to oppositionC1formal

   In a situation where progress is impossible because two opposing forces or factions are equally strong and refuse to compromise.

   陷入僵局

   • The negotiations became stalemated after both sides refused to budge on the key issue.
   • The political debate was stalemated, with neither party willing to accept the other's terms.
   • The project is completely stalemated due to the disagreement between the two departments.

   同义词blockeddeadlockedstuck

   反义词decidedresolvedsettled

• 动词，指使局势陷入僵局，使双方都无法继续推进或采取行动，常用于冲突、竞争或谈判中。

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing a situation to a point where no further progress or action is possible, often in a conflict or competition.

1. To bring to a standstillC1formal

   To cause a situation where no progress can be made because both sides are equally strong or stubborn.

   使陷入僵局

   • The negotiations were stalemated by the refusal of both parties to compromise.
   • The chess game was stalemated after a series of defensive moves.
   • The political debate stalemated the legislative process for weeks.

   同义词blockdeadlockfrustrategridlockhaltimmobilizestallthwart