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词汇 logjam
释义 logjam
noun
uk /ˈlɒɡ.dʒæm/ us /ˈlɑːɡ.dʒæm/
[ Cusually singular ]
a situation in which neither group involved in an argument can win or gain an advantage and no action can be taken: 僵局,困难局面
This is the latest attempt to break the logjam in the peace process.这是为了打破和平进程中的僵局而作出的最新努力。
[ C ]
a mass of floating logs that block a river阻塞河道的木头,堵住水路的原木
 
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logjam | American Dictionary


logjam
noun[ C ]
us/ˈlɔɡˌdʒæm, ˈlɑɡ-/
something that blocks the ability to do other things:
They broke the logjam by starting a series of discussions.

logjam | Business English


logjam
noun[ C ]
(alsolog-jam)uk /ˈlɒɡdʒæm/us
a situation in which no progress can be made because an agreement cannot be reached:
The union told its members it would try to break the log-jam by dealing with individual companies.
a legislative/political/legal logjamHigh oil prices could unlock the political logjam that has blocked developments in alternative energy.
a large number of things that have not been dealt with because there are too many to deal with:
Without the improvements travellers will start to see continual log-jams at the airport's check-in areas.
a logjam of sthYesterday's canceled meeting has created a logjam of work.
Email and video-conferencing helped to break the bureaucratic logjam.

Examples of logjam


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In my view at the moment it is far too prone to technical logjams stopping political initiatives.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
Let us name and blame those countries that divert the flood of the market away from its natural channels by their use of the logjams of inconvenience.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
I foresee a strong likelihood of logjams of appeals.
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Her point about logjams of appeals is important.
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The logjams need releasing so that aerospace can start to plan ahead.
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The problem with that model is that it creates logjams in the service.
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There are logjams on that section of the motorway when the road is busy; traffic often comes to a halt in any case.
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Sufficient resources, adequate training and supervision must be provided if past mistakes in dealing with such backlogs and logjams are not to rear their ugly heads again.
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There are also ways of unblocking logjams.
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Dangers below that include possible overhangs, logjams, and channel braiding.
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The logjams trap leaves and create deep pools.
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Since its channel was narrow, logjams were common and of the worst sort...
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The main dangers in the middle river are sweepers, downed trees, logjams and dams.
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Hazards include swift current, shallow water, sharp bends, logjams, boulders, and aufeis.
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Below this, swift currents, braided channels, logjams, and overhanging or submerged vegetation make the float not a trip for beginners.
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