He took power by lawful means.
他用合法的手段取得权力。 

2.presidential election 总统选举

A presidential election was scheduled for last December.
总统选举原计划在去年12月举行。

3.be involved in 卷入

They have been involved in a campaign of deceit.
他们参与了一系列的欺骗活动。

4.similar to 与...类似

His stance towards the story is quite similar to ours.
他对该报道的态度和我们很相像