释义 |
standoffstand‧off /ˈstændɒf $ -ɒːf/ noun [countable]  - As the standoff continued in Suva, Commonwealth foreign ministers met in London on Tuesday.
- But the charges Thursday were not related to the standoff.
- By contrast, the Justus Township standoff has been notable for the lack of any official statements.
- However, after a prolonged legal battle, Fleiss said she is ready to end her standoff with state authorities.
- The Lima standoff seems to signal a return to overt political action by Tupac Amaru.
- The political standoff led to a six-month delay in passing this year's budget.
a situation in which neither side in a fight or battle can gain an advantage |