I could not hire anyone, fire anyone (without a lot of pain), promote anyone, demote anyone, or give anyone a corner office, company stock, or a coffee cup.

我不能雇人，也不能（毫不费力地）解雇人，不能提拔，不能降职，不能把谁扔到角落的办公室，不能给员工股份或是一杯咖啡。

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The fireman paused for a couple minutes, gulped down a cup of cold water and returned to the job of fighting the fire .

救火员停下一两分钟匆匆喝一杯冷水，又返身投入灭火的战斗中去了。

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The fireman paused for a couple minutes, gulped down a cup of cold water and returned to the job of fighting the fire.

救火员停下一两分钟匆匆喝一杯冷水，又返身投入灭火的战斗中去了。

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