Argentina came to a virtual standstill while the game was being played.

阿根廷在比赛进行期间全国上下事实上进入了停顿状态。

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Movement in some cities comes to a virtual standstill as motorized traffic competes with bicycles and pedestrians.

由于机动车与自行车和行人争抢，一些城市的交通实际上陷入了停顿。

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On guard: Mexico City is at a virtual standstill.

站岗：墨西哥处在一个实际意义上的停滞状态中。

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The last time this happened was when global trade came to a virtual standstill in 2009.

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With annual population growth of 2.3%, this implied a virtual standstill in living standards.

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The report singled out Heathrow, which was at a virtual standstill for days when the snow hit.

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