English Dictionary

sticking point

noun

(idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.

The lack of funding was the sticking point in the negotiations.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.

The question of representing inside workers was a sticking point.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, dated) The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.

It warmed his feelings to the sticking point.