The matter seemed to be winding down after most were released in the face of a strong response from the EU.

事件似乎有所降温，在面临欧盟强硬反应后，绝大多数的人已经被释放。

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Yes, perhaps you have egg on your face, but you have not failed in front of a paying customer, which is a far more significant matter.

的确，您可能会出丑，但是您不会再客户面前出丑，因此这是一件非常有意义的事。

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It is a hard truth: you will always face those pockets of small-mindedness, no matter where you go.

确凿的事实是：不论你去哪儿，都要面对这些心胸狭窄的人。

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This technicality allows senior officials to say with a straight face that the matter of choosing the next chief hasn't been settled.

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