a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically
イデオロギー的または政治的に国々を分ける障壁 (ideorogiteki matawa seijiteki ni kuniguni o wakeru shouheki)
"During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the iron curtain."
"冷戦中、ヨーロッパは鉄のカーテンによって分断されていました。" (reisen chu yoroppa wa tetsu no kaaten ni yotte bundan sarete imashita)
to wait for something to improve or happen
to postpone discussion of a topic for later
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
extremely tired or annoyed by something
to speak or perform without preparation
to start doing something with enthusiasm