impasse

n.

绝境；僵局；死路；死胡同

复数：impasses

1. But the political impasse lingers.
   但政治僵局却依然持续。
2. We often reach an impasse in our thinking.
   我们在思维过程中常常会陷入僵局。

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The Impasse of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
Overcoming the Internet Impasse through Virtualization
Breaking the impasse: consensual approaches to resolving public disputes
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Foundational Issues in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science: Impasse and Solution
Foundational issues in artificial intelligence and cognitive science: Impasse and solution
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Distinguishing resource competition and chemical interference: Overcoming the methodological impasse