gridlock /ˈɡrɪdˌlɒk/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Gridlock is the situation that exists when all the roads in a particular place are so full of vehicles that none of them can move. 交通全面堵塞

  例：

  The streets are wedged solid with the chaos of poorly regulated parking and near-constant traffic gridlock.

  由于管理不当的乱停车以及不断的交通阻塞，街道被堵得严严实实。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT You can use gridlock to refer to a situation in an argument or dispute when neither side is prepared to give in, so no agreement can be reached. 僵局

  例：

  He agreed that these policies will lead to gridlock in the future.

  他赞同这些政策将来会导致僵局。