grid
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复数形式
gridlocks
1
交通堵塞, 僵局
a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible
Gridlock is a situation where traffic is unable to move because the streets or intersections are so overcrowded. This often happens when vehicles block each other from moving forward, causing a standstill. Gridlock can occur during rush hours, accidents, or when there are too many vehicles on the road for the available lanes. It makes it difficult for drivers to get to their destination and can lead to delays and frustration. Managing traffic flow and reducing the number of vehicles can help prevent gridlock.
- The city center was in complete gridlock after the accident blocked all lanes.
事故阻塞了所有车道后，市中心陷入了完全的交通堵塞。
- We sat in gridlock for over an hour, unable to move an inch.
我们在交通堵塞中坐了一个多小时，寸步难行。
- Rush hour traffic led to gridlock on the freeway, and we were stuck for miles.
高峰时段的交通导致了高速公路上的大塞车，我们被堵了好几英里。
- The main roads were in gridlock because of the concert, with no cars able to move.
由于音乐会，主要道路堵车，没有汽车能够移动。
- It’s difficult to navigate through the city during peak hours because of the constant gridlock.
由于持续的交通堵塞，高峰时段很难在城市中穿行。
2
僵局, 停滞
a situation in which no progress can be made because opposing parties are unable to reach agreement
- Negotiations stalled in gridlock after both sides refused to change their demands.
在双方都拒绝改变他们的要求之后，谈判陷入了僵局。
- Political gridlock in the legislature prevented passage of the emergency funding bill.
立法机构中的政治僵局阻止了紧急资金法案的通过。
- Management and labor faced contract gridlock that threatened to shut down the factory.
管理层和劳工面临着威胁要关闭工厂的合同僵局。
- The committee's proposals languished in gridlock as members traded accusations instead of compromises.
委员会的提案在僵局中停滞不前，而成员们却在互相指责而非妥协。
- Reform efforts hit gridlock when key stakeholders disagreed on implementation details.
当关键利益相关者在实施细节上意见不一时，改革努力陷入了僵局。