He could not complicate his home life, because it might affect his relations with his employers. They wanted no scandals. A man, to hold his position, must have a dignified manner, a clean record, a respectable home anchorage.

• 他不能让他的家庭关系出毛病,因为这样会影响他和老板的关系,他们不希望出丑闻。担任像他这样职位的人必须举止庄重,名誉清白,有一个体面的家庭立脚。