standoff

英 ['stændɔːf] 美 ['stændˌɔːf]

• n. 僵局；平局
• adj. 冷淡的

英英释义

Noun:

1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided;

   "the game ended in a draw"
   "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
   

2. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The political standoff ended when the army took over.
   军队接管后，政治僵局才告一段落。
2. Both sides would not give in. The debate ended in a standoff.
   双方都不肯让步。辩论陷入僵局。
3. It looks like this boxing match is going to be a standoff.
   看起来这场拳击比赛要打成平局了。

词汇搭配

• intrinsic standoff ratio 本征偏离比
• standoff insulator 支座绝缘子
• stand off 疏远

近反义词

【近义词】

• draw 拖
• tie 束缚
• stalemate 僵局
• impasse 僵局
• deadlock 僵局
• logjam 浮木阻塞
• standstill 停顿
• dead heat 胜负不分的赛跑...
• photo finish 摄影定终局
• repulsion 厌恶