stalemate
의미: A situation in which neither side can gain an advantage; in chess, a position in which a player cannot make a legal move without putting their king in check.
Stalemate originated as a chess term but is now widely used figuratively for any situation where progress has stalled because opposing sides are evenly matched. Unlike 'deadlock,' which emphasises the impossibility of movement, stalemate carries a sense of frustrating inaction. In chess, stalemate results in a draw rather than a win. Common collocations include 'military stalemate,' 'political stalemate,' and 'reach a stalemate.'
예문
- The war on the Western Front degenerated into a stalemate that lasted several years. 西线的战争陷入了持续数年的僵持。La guerra en el frente occidental degeneró en un estancamiento que duró varios años.西部戦線の戦争は、数年間続く膠着状態に陥った。서부 전선의 전쟁은 수년간 지속된 교착 상태로 전락했다.
- After months of negotiations, the trade dispute ended in a stalemate with no concessions from either side. 经过数月谈判后,贸易争端以僵局告终,双方均未作出让步。Tras meses de negociaciones, la disputa comercial terminó en tablas sin concesiones de ninguna de las partes.数か月の交渉の末、貿易紛争はどちらの側からも譲歩がないまま膠着状態で終わった。수개월의 협상 끝에 무역 분쟁은 어느 쪽에서도 양보 없이 교착 상태로 끝났다.
- The chess match concluded in a stalemate when neither player could force a checkmate. 那盘棋以僵持告终,双方都无法将对方将死。La partida de ajedrez concluyó en tablas cuando ningún jugador pudo forzar el jaque mate.チェスの対局は、どちらのプレーヤーもチェックメイトを強制できず、ステールメイトで終了した。체스 대국은 어느 선수도 체크메이트를 강제할 수 없어 스테일메이트로 종료되었다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: media, general, academic
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Anglo-Norman French estale (a fixed position) and 'mate' (from chess, meaning the king is in an inescapable position). The word emerged in English in the 18th century, initially as a chess term.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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