to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
通过帮助或简化过程使其更加顺畅 (tōngguò bāngzhù huò jiǎnhuà guòchéng shǐ qí gèngjiā shùnchàng)
"Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations."
"在国际贸易谈判中，行贿官员是润滑车轮的常见方式。" (Zài guójì màoyì tánpàn zhōng, xínghuì guānyuán shì rùnhuá chēlún de chángjiàn fāngshì.)
to act honestly and treat others equally
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
to discuss ideas casually
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time
to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties
