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noun
/ˈstænd.ɒf/
A stand-off 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.
stand-off是指两个对立的团体或势力都不采取行动,直到另一方有所行动,所以在其中一方做出让步之前,什么事都不会发生的情况。
Sally and Jeff both have excellent arguments so the debate ended in a standoff.
萨利和杰夫口才都很棒,所以这个辩论赛变得僵持不下。