sticking point
复数形式
sticking points
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症结, 分歧点
a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made
The idiom "sticking point" originates from the image of a point where something becomes stuck or encounters resistance, metaphorically referring to an issue or obstacle that halts progress or agreement in a discussion or negotiation. This phrase is often used to identify a specific problem or disagreement that prevents the smooth resolution of a situation.
- The negotiations were going smoothly until they reached a sticking point concerning the distribution of profits.
谈判一直进展顺利，直到他们在利润分配问题上遇到了症结点。
- In the project meeting, the team members were in general agreement, but the timeline became a sticking point that required further discussion.
在项目会议上，团队成员普遍同意，但时间表成了一个需要进一步讨论的症结点。
- The trade deal seemed promising, but disagreements over tariffs became a sticking point between the two countries.
贸易协议看起来很有希望，但关税上的分歧成为两国之间的症结。
- While discussing the contract, the issue of intellectual property rights became a sticking point, delaying the finalization of the agreement.
在讨论合同时，知识产权问题成了一个症结，延迟了协议的最终确定。
- The potential merger faced a sticking point when the two companies couldn't agree on the leadership structure of the combined entity.
潜在的合并遇到了一个症结点，当两家公司无法就合并后实体的领导结构达成一致时。