The firm reportedly had fewer than 500 shareholders at the end of last year, including employees and venture capitalists, so it is no doubt hoping to avoid having its arm twisted.

据说他很希望能够把公开上市推得越迟越好。据说此公司去年年底只有不到500个持股人，包括员工和风险投资者，无疑，它是想避免被束缚手脚。

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He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back.

他抓住我，把我的胳膊扭到背后。

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She had twisted his arm to get him to invite her.

她已说服了他，让他邀请她。

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