Gridlock
01
交通渋滞, グリッドロック
a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible
例
The city center was in complete gridlock after the accident blocked all lanes.
事故ですべての車線が塞がれた後、市の中心部は完全な交通渋滞にあった。
02
行き詰まり, 膠着状態
a situation in which no progress can be made because opposing parties are unable to reach agreement
例
Negotiations stalled in gridlock after both sides refused to change their demands.
両側が要求を変えることを拒否した後、交渉は行き詰まりに陥った。
