n.

1. 【棋】无子可动
2. 僵持状态
3. 陷于困境

vt.

1. 【棋】使无法动棋子
2. 使陷入困境

n.

1. Chess  a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but can only move into check.
2. a situation in which further progress by opposing parties seems impossible.

v.