deadlocks

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

1. N-VAR 僵局;僵持 If a dispute or series of negotiations reaches deadlock, neither side is willing to give in at all and no agreement can be made. 
  • They called for a compromise on all sides to break the deadlock in the world trade talks...

    他们呼吁各方作出让步以打破世界贸易谈判中的僵局。

  • Peace talks between the two sides ended in deadlock last month.

    双方上个月的和平谈判陷入了僵局。