dead·lock /ˈdɛdˌlɑk/
 僵局,停頓(vt.)(vi.)(使)停頓,(使)相持不下
 deadlock
 死鎖
 deadlock
 死鎖
 dead·lock n.
 1. A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
 2. A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
    Things are at a deadlock.   --London Times.
    The Board is much more likely to be at a deadlock of two to two.   --The Century.
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 deadlock
      n : a situation in which no progress can be made or no
          advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the
          negotiations" [syn: dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill]