Usually the minute-taker only plays a supporting role in the meeting.

会议记录员在会议上通常只是配角。

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The makers of luxury goods will still be around at this year's fair, but they will play only a 'supporting role,' said Zhong.

仲刚表示，奢侈品生产商仍将出席今年的展会，但他们只是一个“配角”。

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It's a pity that he only got a supporting role in that major Broadway production.

可惜他在那出大型百老汇戏剧里只是个配角。

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Chiesi pled guilty (and is also awaiting sentencing), but arguably she played only a supporting role.

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The DEA was involved, but only in a supporting role, agency spokeswoman Dawn Dearden said.

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Reno spoke for only 10 minutes, and played a supporting role to Maryland Attorney General Joseph Curran, who addressed the court for twice as long.

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