smooth the way/path for somethingEASYto make it easier for something to happen, by dealing with any problems first 为某事铺平道路 Staff helped smooth the way for the new administration. 员工帮助新的管理层铺平了道路。
smooth the way/path for something• The company said it has assigned more than 2,000 employees to help smooth the way for competition.• Well, you could break all the moulds by smoothing the way for Mary O'Rourke to come through as your successor.
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