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status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ $ ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ, ˌstæ-/ noun the status quo NOWthe state of a situation as it is 现状maintain/preserve/defend the status quo (=not make any changes) 维持/保持现状 Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil? 西方会利用其影响来维持现状，而不切断石油运输吗？nStatus Quo na British rock group that have been performing since 1967 and whose songs include Rockin' All Over the World, What You're Proposing, and Whatever You Want. They are known for wearing denim and for having long hair. They often play in a style called the 12-bar blues and some people think that many of their songs sound very similar.Origin status quo (1800-1900) Latin “state in which”status quo nounStatus QuoLDOCE OnlineChinese |