【超高分词汇】the status quo

the status quo (n.)

 UK  /ˌsteɪ.təs ˈkwəʊ/ US /ˌsteɪ.t̬əs ˈkwoʊ/  ; /ˌstæ.t̬əs ˈkwoʊ/

Definition: The state of a situation as it is.

现状

maintain/preserve/defend/restore/disrupt the status quo etc.

维持/保持/捍卫/恢复/扰乱 现状 等

Certain people always want to maintain the status quo.

有些人总是想维持现状。

Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil?

西方国家会利用它的影响力去维持现状，而不扰乱石油的流动吗？

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