standoff

noun

/ˈstænd.ɒf/

A stand-off is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way.

stand-off是指两个对立的团体或势力都不采取行动，直到另一方有所行动，所以在其中一方做出让步之前，什么事都不会发生的情况。

Sally and Jeff both have excellent arguments so the debate ended in a standoff.

萨利和杰夫口才都很棒，所以这个辩论赛变得僵持不下。