| 单词 | deadlock |
| 释义 | deadlock —deadlock /ˈded.lɒk/ aep /-lɑːk/ noun (LOCK) ► F0 [C] a lock that is inside the edge of a door, so that it cannot be seen or removed when the door is closed→ SEE ALSO MORTISE LOCK(Cf. ↑mortise lock)noun (SITUATION) ► F0 [S or U] a situation in which agreement in an argument cannot be reached because neither side will change its demands or accept any of the demands of the other side: » Somebody will have to compromise if we are to break (= end) the deadlock between the two warring factions.» Once again the talks have ended in deadlock.» Deadlock over wage levels has prevented an agreement being reached.→ SYNONYM STALEMATE(Cf. ↑stalemate)Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |
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