standoff

1. N-COUNT A standoff 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. 僵局

There is no sign of an end to the standoff between Mohawk Indians and the Quebec provincial police. 莫霍克印第安人和魁北克省警方之間的僵局沒有結(jié)束的跡象。