lobbying

They are lobbying for a reduction in defence spending.

正在为减少国防开支而议员。

I know one investment banking boss who penalises underlings for lobbying crassly.

我认识的一位投老板就会惩罚那些过分的下级。

These businessmen have been lobbying a bill through the Senate.

这些商人一直在议员通过该项议。

They are actively lobbying for the bill.

正在为使议通过而积极议员。