snag

n. 意料不到的障礙

The US Energy Information Administration said it expected no shortages of gasoline or diesel supplies. But the motoring and travel group AAA warned gasoline prices at the pump were poised to strike a record due to the snag.

Middle East tensions festered as Iran threatened to use its oil exports to fight the West's insistence that it give up its nuclear enrichment program. Also, Lebanon rejected a draft UN resolution meant to end the war between Israel and Hizbollah.

Crude for September delivery settled $2.22 higher at at $76.98 a barrel, after peaking for the day at $77.30, highest since July 17.

remonstration

n. act of expressing objection, act of making a statement of protest; expression of protest, statement of objection

The cards outline the bar's obligations under the Sale of Liquor Act. The yellow one politely warns recipients "we feel that you might need to slow down".

The red card states: "It is now time for you to stop!" and signals that the drinker should leave. To counter any remonstrations a red-carded offender gets a free drink – the next time they visit.

[ Bar patrons could be seeing red ]