Deadlock

['dedlɒk] or ['dɛdlɑk]

解释:

(noun.) a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; 'reached an impasse on the negotiations'.

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解释:

(n.) A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.

(n.) A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.

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