What's the hold-up?

遇到什么障碍了？

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So what's the hold-up in this seemingly simple process?

这个看似简单的过程的 “路障” 是什么呢？

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The hold-up is because of legal objections by Alstom of France, a rival bidder.

这延迟是由于一个竞标者法国的阿尔斯通公司（Alstom）提出法律异议。

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To do this, Pelosi has to try to hold on to the Democrats' current majority in the House of Representatives when the entire House is up for re-election this November.

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He revealed earlier this month that a conviction for affray in 2005 was partly to blame for the hold-up.

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Indeed, one significant reason for the hold-up was getting municipalities to agree to let Emmert "park" it on the road.

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Residents like Dr. Choong find the hold-up frustrating, especially when the Penang state government is ready to fund the service.

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