sticky

1. ADJ A sticky substance is soft, or thick and liquid, and can stick to other things. Sticky things are covered with a sticky substance. 粘的

...sticky toffee. …粘乎乎的太妃糖。

If the dough is sticky, add more flour. 如果面团很粘，就再加些面粉。

2. ADJ Sticky weather is unpleasantly hot and damp. (天气) 湿热的

...four desperately hot, sticky days in the middle of August. …8月中旬极其湿热的4天。

3. ADJ A sticky situation involves problems or is embarrassing. 棘手的; 令人尴尬的[非正式]

Inevitably the transition will yield some sticky moments. 转型过程中难免会有棘手的时候。