Words and expressions
1. Gangster 歹徒，土匪
E.g. Some people said thatThe Empireis a story of gangsters who are crazy about music.
2. Protection 保护
E.g. Protection money/fee 保护费
3. Promptly 及时的
Synonym: immediately
4. Prince君主
5. Valiant 英勇的
E.g. Valiant solders
She made a valiant attempt not to laugh. 她试图强忍住不笑出来。
Synonym: courageous
6. City-state 城邦
7. Obtaining 'protection money' is not a modern crime.
E.g. Learning English is not a easy thing.
8. If the money was not paid promptly, the gangsters would quickly put a man out of business bu destroying his shop.
E.g. If a high-end gift doesn't be bought promptly, his girlfriend will be angry quickly.
9. He soon made a name for himself and came to be known to the Italians as Giovanni Acuto.
E.g. He's made quite a name for himself. 他闯出了名气。
He first made his name as a pop singer. 他最初是以流行歌手成名的。
This design came to be known as the Oriental style. 这种设计后来被称为东方风格。
10. Offer (verb) 主动提出
E.g. Kids offer to do the dishes.
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway.
