서로의 주장이 팽팽히 맞서 더 이상 진전이 없는 교착 상태나 막다른 궁지
A situation in which no further action or progress can be made by either side in a dispute or competition.
예문:
"The peace talks ended in a stalemate after both sides refused to compromise on the border issue."
"Despite months of negotiation, the budget discussions have reached a complete stalemate."
체스에서 왕이 공격받지 않은 상태이지만 움직일 수 있는 수가 없어 무승부가 되는 판국
A position in chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move, resulting in a draw.
예문:
"He managed to force a stalemate even though he had only a king left on the board."
"The grandmaster realized that any further move would lead to a stalemate."
상대방의 수를 막거나 상황을 교착 상태에 빠뜨리다
To bring someone or a situation to a point where no further progress is possible.
예문:
"The opposition party's refusal to vote effectively stalemated the legislative process."
"Unexpected technical difficulties stalemated the project's advancement for several weeks."