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sticking point 問題解決の障害、支障

The AUC'S involvement in the drug trade is a sticking point in the peace talks.
(AUC:the United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia )

Sanctions and weapons were the sticking point going into today's talks. 制裁処置と兵器問題が、本日の会談の障害だった。

presciribe 規定する、指示する

　the prescribed form 所定の用紙、
　the law which prescribes the punishment for this crime この犯罪に対して刑罰を規定　する法

cold spell 寒波、寒さ続き

kickstart はずみをつける、促進する

The trouble for the government is that it has to try to kickstart the economy while struggling to hold on to power.