break the deadlock
打破僵局
A compromise may break the deadlock between the union and management.
妥协也许能打破劳资双方所处的僵局。
a scientific breakthrough
科学突破
The ASR is a monumental scientific breakthrough that could banish forever the threat of some forms of blindness.
人造硅视网膜是一项里程碑式的科学突破,有可能永远消除一些失明病的威胁。
an unexpected outcome
出乎意料的结果
sign/ratify an accord/deal/treaty/pact/agreement
签署协议
diplomatically isolated country
在外交上被孤立的国家