impasse
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/ˈɪmpæs/
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/ˈɪmpæs/
A situation where no progress can be made because there is no agreement.
The two teams reached an impasse during the negotiations, as neither side would budge on their demands.
两支球队在谈判中陷入了僵局,因为双方都不妥协自己的要求。