| 单词 | stalemate |
| 释义 | stalemate (once / 5460 pages) nv A stalemate is an impasse in a contest, a point where neither player — usually in chess — can win or lose. Stalemate is from an Old French word, estal, which means “place,” “position,” or “stand.” To be in a stalemate with an opponent is to be in a locked position, or a stalled place, where neither player can make a profitable move. Chess is the most common context for a stalemate, but any contest or negotiation can result in a stalemate: "The discussions about buying their competitor’s waffle house reached a stalemate and the deal died." WORD FAMILYstalemate: stalemated, stalemates, stalemating USAGE EXAMPLESOverall, experts stressed the need for transparency and communication on a range of issues that are now at a stalemate. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Ambrose accuses President Obama of breaking “records in polarizing the country” by stirring up class antagonisms, heightening racial tensions and helping instigate political stalemate. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) The reasons people leave are no secret to Illinoisans: high taxes, the state budget stalemate, crime, the unemployment rate and the weather. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) 1n a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible Syn|Hyper dead end, deadlock, impasse, standstill situation a complex or critical or unusual difficulty 2n drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check Hyper draw, standoff, tie the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided 3v subject to a stalemate Hyper go, move have a turn; make one's move in a game |
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