| 释义 |
standoff
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: stand off
1. : not cordial : not ready to agree or to make friends : reserved
< standoff attitude >
2. : used for holding something (as an electric wire) at a distance from a surface
< standoff insulator >
— see insulator illustration
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: stand off
1. : the act of standing off
2. Britain : a rest from work
3.
a. : a counterbalancing effect : neutralization
b. : tie, draw, deadlock |