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。

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。