n.僵局，绝境

原形：impasse复数：impasses

The trade negotiations have reached an impasse, with both sides refusing to compromise on key issues.
贸易谈判陷入了僵局，双方在关键问题上都不愿妥协。
After hours of debate, the committee found themselves at an impasse and decided to reconvene the next day.
经过数小时的辩论，委员会发现自己处于僵持状态，决定第二天再重新开会讨论。
The peace talks hit an impasse when the rebel group insisted on full amnesty as a precondition for further discussions.
和平谈判陷入僵局，因为叛军组织坚持将全面特赦作为进一步讨论的前提条件。
Our project is currently at an impasse due to lack of funding; we're exploring alternative sources to keep it going.
由于缺乏资金，我们的项目目前陷入了停滞状态；我们正在探索其他资金来源以维持项目运行。
The two countries reached an impasse in their diplomatic relations after a series of unresolved disputes.
两国在一系列未解决的争端之后，外交关系陷入了僵局。
The impasse in the research was broken when a new piece of evidence came to light.
研究中的僵局因新证据的出现而被打破。
The labor union and the management reached an impasse over wage increase demands, leading to a strike threat.
劳工联盟和管理层在工资增长要求上陷入僵局，导致了罢工威胁的出现。
The design team encountered an impasse trying to reconcile aesthetics with functionality in the product design.
设计团队在产品设计中试图平衡美观与功能时遇到了瓶颈。
After months of brainstorming, the writers finally admitted they were at an impasse with the script.
经过几个月的头脑风暴，编剧们终于承认他们在剧本创作上陷入了困境。
The negotiation between the landlord and the tenant reached an impasse over the terms of the lease renewal.
房东和租户之间关于续租条款的谈判陷入了僵局。