President Nixon's staff were instructed to close ranks in response to the Watergate arrests.就针对水门事件的逮捕行动的回应，尼克松总统的幕僚奉命要口径一致。I have a staff of 15.我有十五名幕僚。His staff warned him of the possible consequences.他的幕僚警告他可能产生的后果。The President, urged on by his staff, has decided to attend the talks.在幕僚们的怂恿下，总统已决定去参加会谈。