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stalemate

/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/

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noun

ステイルメイト, 行き詰まり

The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

Examples :

"The chess game reached a stalemate, as the player with the turn had no possible moves. "

チェスの試合はステイルメイトに達し、手番のプレイヤーは可能な手がなくなりました。

game position situation

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noun

行き詰まり, 膠着状態

Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.

Examples :

"The negotiations between the company and the union reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to concede on their demands. "

会社と組合間の交渉は、双方が要求を譲歩する意思を示さず、行き詰まりに達した。

situation state outcome game politics

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verb

行き詰まりにする

To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.

Examples :

"The debate about who should wash the dishes stalled into a stalemate; neither person wanted to be the one to move first. "

誰が皿を洗うべきかという議論は行き詰まりになり、どちらの当事者も最初に動きたがらなかった。

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verb

行き詰まりにさせる

To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.

Examples :

"The constant interruptions and personal attacks served to stalemate the discussion about the budget, and no decisions were made. "

絶え間ない中断と個人攻撃は、予算に関する議論を袋小路に陥らせ、何も決定されなかった。