in circles-----毫无进展（非正式）
英文释义
(INFORMAL) Without making any progress; without achieving any objective.
例句
The two rival business owners negotiated in circles for hours, but they were both so stubborn that neither would agree to any suggestions for compromise.
两家竞争企业的老板谈判数小时仍然毫无进展，可他们都特别固执，谁也不同意任何妥协的建议。
