1.A pregnant woman got into trouble while she was using the Metro in Paris.
get into trouble 使自己或他人陷入困扰之境
If you get into trouble, I’ll step out and help you out.
如果你遇到麻烦,我一定站出来帮助你走出困境 。
2.The woman said she took a shortcut because she wanted to save some time on her journey.
take a shortcut 抄近路
But sometimes, surely, it's OK to take a shortcut.
但是,有时候走走捷径也是可以的 。