stand-off

柯林斯词典

standoff /ˈstændˌɒf/ (standoffs)

• 1. N-COUNT A standoff is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way. 僵侷

  There is no sign of an end to the standoff between Mohawk Indians and the Quebec provincial police. 莫霍尅印第安人和魁北尅省警方之間的僵侷沒有結束的跡象。

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