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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

status quo [-'kwəu]
  1. 1. noun [frm] the status quo 现状

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

status quo ['stetəs 'kwo] ['steɪtəs 'kwəu]
  1. 1. noun [Latin] 现状

Collins English-English Dictionary

status quo [kwəυ]
  1. 1. n [Etymology] literally: the state in which

Examples

默认现状
give tacit consent to the status quo
维持现状
maintain the status quo; let things go on as they are
恢复原状
restore the status quo ante; restore to the former state
现状
present (or current) situation; status quo; existing state of affairs
我们这个部门不需要新人来掺沙子。
Our department doesn't need newcomers to disturb the status quo.
满足现状
satisfied with the status quo

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