If they're criticized, they tend to close ranks.

要是遭遇批评, 他们便会团结一致对外.

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So once more I could with an appeal to you to close ranks with us.

最后,我再次吁请你同我们团结.

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If they were doing well, they would close ranks despite disagreements.

如果他们做得不错, 他们会在分歧面前团结一致.

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When plagiarism is exposed, colleagues and school leaders often close ranks around the accused.

当剽窃行为被曝光时, 同事和校领导经常紧密团结在被指控者周围.

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