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impasse

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n.僵局

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impasse为短语/超纲词汇

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pass=to pass(通过)

impasse


/'æmpɑ:s; [US] 'ɪmpæs; `ɪmpæs/
n difficult position or situation from which there is no way out; deadlock 绝境; 僵局; 停顿
*The negotiations had reached an impasse, with both sides refusing to compromise. 由于双方都不肯妥协, 谈判陷入僵局.

impasse


n [singular]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French;Origin: passer 'to pass']
a situation in which it is impossible to continue with a discussion or plan because the people involved cannot agree
at an impasse
 The political process is at an impasse.
 Negotiations seemed to have reached an impasse .