n.对峙，僵局，僵持

The standoff between the police and the protesters lasted for hours.
警察与抗议者之间的对峙持续了数小时。
The two countries are in a diplomatic standoff over territorial disputes.
两国因领土争端陷入了外交僵局。
The cowboy showdown at high noon was a classic standoff scene in Western movies.
正午时分的牛仔对决是西部电影中的经典对峙场面。
The hostage situation turned into a tense standoff with the armed suspect.
人质事件演变成与武装嫌疑犯的紧张对峙。
The athletes were neck-and-neck in the race, resulting in a thrilling photo finish and a virtual standoff.
运动员在比赛中并驾齐驱，导致了一场激动人心的照片终点线判定，几乎形成了平局。
The tax dispute between the business owner and the government has reached a stalemate, creating a standoff.
企业主与政府之间的税务纠纷已陷入僵局，形成对峙。
The negotiations between labor unions and management hit a deadlock, leading to a standoff that threatens to shut down the factory.
工会与管理层的谈判陷入僵局，导致可能导致工厂关闭的对峙局面。
The two political parties are at an impasse over budget cuts, resulting in a legislative standoff.
两个政党在削减预算问题上陷入僵局，导致立法上的对峙。
The wildlife rangers found themselves in a standoff with poachers, risking their lives to protect endangered animals.
野生动物护林员发现自己与偷猎者对峙，冒着生命危险保护濒危动物。
The neighbors' disagreement over a property line turned into a bitter standoff, with both sides refusing to budge.
邻居们对边界线的争议升级为激烈的对峙，双方都不愿妥协。