battle of wills
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意志较量, 互不让步的僵持
a situation involving two people who refuse to compromise, hoping the other individual does so first
习语
非正式
例子
The negotiation turned into a battle of wills as both parties refused to compromise on their key demands, resulting in a deadlock.
谈判变成了一场意志较量，双方都不愿让步。
