end·game
noun/ˈendɡeɪm/
/ˈendɡeɪm/
- the final stage of a game of chess
（棋赛的）尾盘，残局 - the final stage of a political process or contest between people
（政治进程的）最后阶段 - Both sides in these negotiations realize that the endgame is now being played out.
谈判双方都意识到，最后的比赛即将上演。
- Both sides in these negotiations realize that the endgame is now being played out.