The firm was in a hell of a mess when he took over.

他接手时公司一团糟。

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Fecteau later remembered standing outside the aircraft with Downey, both stunned but conscious, telling each other that they were "in a hell of a mess."

费克图后来回忆起与唐尼一起站在飞机旁边的情形：当时两人都非常震惊，但神智很清醒。他们互相告诉对方：这回他们“麻烦大了”。

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