standoff

英['stændɔːf] 美['stændˌɔːf]
  • n. 僵局;平局
  • adj. 冷淡的
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Noun:
  1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided;

    "the game ended in a draw"
    "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"

  2. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

1. The political standoff ended when the army took over.
军队接管后,政治僵局才告一段落.

来自辞典例句

2. That young lady had a standoff - don't - touch - me air.
那位年轻小姐有一种 孤芳自赏 、自鸣清高的气派.

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3. Indonesia's political standoff was resolved when Wahid was replaced as president.
瓦希德就任总统使印尼政治陷入僵局.

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4. This is the latest chapter in a decades - long uneasy standoff.
这是几十年来不稳定平衡的最新的篇章.

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5. Although more costly, this provides the highest standoff voltage switch.
这种方法尽管成本较高, 但是能够提供最高的关态电压开关.

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    用作名词 (n.)
    1. The political standoff ended when the army took over.
      军队接管后,政治僵局才告一段落。
    2. Both sides would not give in. The debate ended in a standoff.
      双方都不肯让步。辩论陷入僵局。
    3. It looks like this boxing match is going to be a standoff.
      看起来这场拳击比赛要打成平局了。