1 N-COUNT 僵持 A stand-off is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way. 僵持
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There is no sign of an end to the stand-off between Mohawk Indians and the Quebec provincial police.
莫霍克印第安人和魁北克省警方之间的僵持局面仍没有结束的迹象。
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The State Department was warning that this could lead to another diplomatic stand-off.
国务院警告说这可能会引发新的外交僵局。
SYN deadlock, stalemate, impasse, draw
2See also:Mexican stand-off