Causing Difficulty

The customers love it, but the employees think the new system is a pain in the butt.

My neighbor's loud parties every weekend are a real pain in the neck; I can never get a good night's sleep.

The constant pranks from my coworkers were funny at first, but it has now gone beyond a joke.It's affecting my productivity and creating a hostile work environment.

She had a job which never got in the way of her leisure interests.

长期, 漫长而艰巨的任务

Building a successful business is a long haul; it requires years of hard work and dedication.

建立一个成功的企业是一个漫长的过程；它需要多年的努力工作和奉献。

障碍, 绊脚石

Lack of funding has been a stumbling block for many startups trying to get off the ground.

缺乏资金一直是许多试图起步的初创企业的障碍。

Caring for a newborn baby can take it of new parents, with the constant sleep deprivation and demands.

After months of dealing with her roommate's constant messiness, the dirty dishes left in the sink were the final straw, and she decided to move out.

Spending hours trying to convince him to change his opinion is like kicking dead whales down the beach.

Many more businesses are feeling the chill wind of the recession.

无法解决的问题, 粘性陷阱

The politician found himself entangled in a tar baby of scandals and controversies, making it challenging for him to restore his reputation.

这位政治家发现自己陷入了一个柏油娃娃般的丑闻和争议中，这使他难以恢复声誉。

I need one of those interns to help me file today because I'm totally drowning in paperwork.