Few business and political leaders climb the greasy pole without having confidence.
那些艰难往上攀登的商人和政治领袖中,很少有人是没有自信的。
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As the clock struck eleven, a ham was hoisted onto a greasy pole in the town square.
时钟敲响十一点时,一条火腿被吊到镇广场一根油腻腻的杆子上。
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Greasy pole
Greasy pole, grease pole or greased pole refers to a pole that has been made slippery and thus difficult to grip. More specifically, it is the name of several events that involve staying on, climbing up, walking over or otherwise traversing such a pole. This kind of event exist in several variations around the world.