stand-off
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/ˈstænd ɔːf/
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/ˈstænd ɒf/
A situation where two sides are not able to agree or resolve their differences.
The negotiations resulted in a stand-off, with neither side willing to budge.
谈判导致了僵局,双方都不愿妥协。