But it also raises the prickly question of competition .

但是这也引发了棘手的竞争问题。

First , there is the prickly matter of race and religion .

首先，法国存在着棘手的种族和宗教制度问题。

That would underscore how much the countries of a prickly region have in common .

这么做会在一定程度上缓解与邻国棘手的区域冲突。

He 's found himself in a rather prickly situation - but at least he didn 't get eaten .

他发现自己正处在一个非常棘手的位置上但是至少还没被吃掉。

Mr. schumer 's request highlights how u.s. - china trade relations remain a prickly issue , especially during an election year .

从舒默的请求可以看出，美中贸易关系仍然是一个棘手的问题，尤其是在今年这个大选之年。