N-COUNT [usually singular](讨论或谈判中的)僵持点,障碍;(问题的)症结 A sticking point in a discussion or series of negotiations is a point on which the people involved cannot agree and which may delay or stop the talks. A sticking point is also one aspect of a problem which you have trouble dealing with. (讨论或谈判中的)僵持点,障碍;(问题的)症结
The main sticking point was the question of taxes.