The government wanted to reform the institutions, to shake up the country...
政府想要实施机构改革，整顿国家。

2.in advance提前

He paid a month's rent in advance, just enough to satisfy the landlord's avarice.
他预交了一个月的房租，正好满足房东的贪心。

3.a host of许多

He was a gentle, sensitive, lovable man who will be missed by a host of friends.
他是一个温和、体贴而且可爱的人，许多朋友都会想念他的。