deadlock/ ˈdedlɒk /

1.noun[c] 

僵局,僵持状态

Senior officials will meet again in an attempt to break the deadlock.
高级官员们将再次开会试图打破僵局。
2.noun[c] 

平局,平手

3.verb

(使)僵持;(使)进退维谷