I don't want to sound like a busybody, but didn't you plan to go abroad?
我并不想瞎打听,可你原来不是打算出国吗?
We put pressure on the government to change this law.
我们给政府施加压力,要求修改那条法律。
After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible.