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standoff

/ˈstænˌdɔːf/ American
  • n. 冷淡, 僵局, 和局
Definition
  • n. a period of unfriendly distance between people, or a tense standstill where neither side gains advantage
Example
The negotiations ended in a tense standoff between both sides.
谈判以双方紧张对峙告终。