But also, possibly, to put the fear of God into those plotting his downfall at the ANC's crucial national conference next year, when all party office-holders come up for re-election.

但是还有一个原因，明年南非人国民大会重要的全国大会就要举行了，党派内所有在职官员都要进行重选。他要让那些陷害他下台的人害怕。

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If you work in a dingy, depressing office, start plotting your escape.

如果你在昏暗，令人沮丧的办公室工作，开始策划你逃跑。

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As soon as he left office in January 2011, Mr. Schwarzenegger and his team of advisors began plotting his transition out of politics.

WSJ: Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Career Not Yet Terminated