To face immense difficulty in making progress or achieving advancement, like a catfish trying to climb a slippery bamboo pole.
在竞争激烈的行业中，想要脱颖而出，获得晋升，就像鲇鱼上竹竿一样艰难。
In a highly competitive industry, standing out and getting promoted is as difficult as a catfish climbing a bamboo pole.
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