After a heated debate with his boss, Mr. Lee has painted himself into a corner.

经过与老板激烈的辩论后，李先生把自己陷入困境。

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Disappointing results have lead to questions over the future of France coach Raymond Domenech. But the Arsenal manager does not want to concern himself with that debate.

失望的结果会导致对于法国教练多梅内克未来的质疑，但是阿森纳主帅不想将自己扯入这场争论之中。

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Paul chose to deal with that not by escalating the debate, but by committing himself to winning this year.

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