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.)
Wait until a situation becomes calm and clear.
to wait patiently for the right moment
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
to impress or amaze someone with beauty or charm
to stay focused on a task or goal
