Rather than rush to correct the problem, Intel tried to downplay it—a strategy that quickly turned into a public-relations disaster.

英特尔公司并没有赶快更正错误，而是尽力躲避问题——这一策略很快演变为一场公关危机。

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In each case, the signature was the worst case scenario and the fact that public health officials were too careful not to downplay the risk for fear that they would get blamed if the problem mushroomed.

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