Dictionary entry

stalemated

/sˈteɪlmeɪtɪd/

verb

使陷入僵局；因对立力量而完全停滞

核心释义

to bring to a stalemate; to be at a complete standstill due to opposing forces

1.
(国际象棋的)和棋( stalemate的过去式和过去分词 ); (争执的)僵持；僵局
v subject to a stalemate；s at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions

(国际象棋的)和棋( stalemate的过去式和过去分词 ); (争执的)僵持；僵局

The negotiations were stalemated by both sides' refusal to compromise.

由于双方拒绝妥协，谈判陷入了僵局。

用法提示：set 表示谈判因对立而停滞，用被动语态突出状态。

The chess game stalemated after fifty moves, ending in a draw.

国际象棋棋局在五十步后陷入和棋，以平局告终。

用法提示：literal use 表示象棋中无子可走的僵局。

The project has been stalemated for months due to funding disputes.

由于资金纠纷，该项目已停滞数月。

用法提示：present perfect passive 强调僵持状态持续至今。

常用被动语态，表示处于僵持状态。

The negotiations were stalemated.

谈判陷入了僵局。

主动语态，多用于国际象棋。