Negotiations are finally due to begin after months of political deadlock. 几个月的政治僵局之后谈判终于在预定时间开始。
reach deadlock Peace talks reached deadlock today. 和谈今天陷入了僵局。
end in deadlock There are real fears that the meeting will end in deadlock. 确实担心会议将以僵局而告终。
break the deadlock (=end it) Hopes of breaking the deadlock are fading. 打破僵局