There is the backdrop of class struggle which is understood as crucial.

阶级斗争作为历史背景,在其中扮演了极其重要的角色。

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But in my role as the Chief of Staff, that role often is a referee.

但是作为办公厅主任，会经常扮演仲裁的角色。

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If Hughes is correct, this is part of him saying that being a czar is more than just dressing up, and playing the role, and going to fancy dances, and hanging around with fancy people who don't do a damn thing.

如果休斯是对的,他的这一部分性格说明了,作为沙皇不仅仅要衣着华丽,扮演沙皇的角色 参加华丽的舞会,和贵族上层一起消磨时光,整日无所事事

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