Lesson 14 A noble gangster

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.