stalemates
[ˈsteɪlˌmeɪts]

n.

（国际象棋的）和棋( stalemate的名词复数 )；（争执的）僵持，僵局；

v.

（国际象棋的）和棋( stalemate的第三人称单数 )；（争执的）僵持，僵局；

英英释义

stalemate[ 'steilmeit ]

• n.
  • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

    同义词：deadlockdead endimpassestandstill

  • drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
• v.subject to a stalemate

双语例句

用作名词(n.)

1. Negotiations have reached a stalemate.
   谈判陷入了僵局。
2. His tricks will bring us into a stalemate.
   他的花招会使我们陷入僵局。
3. The match ended in a stalemate.
   比赛最终以和棋结束。

用作动词(v.)

1. The war situation has been stalemated.
   战争局势陷入了僵持阶段。

权威例句

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