第一段詞匯解析①gangster = robber = bandit(土匪、強盜) = brigand(同上) = hooligan(混混)。②sums= amounts。③in return for 作為對…的回報。在翻譯中省略，因為很明顯交保護費是作為對被保護的回報。④promptly = immediately, without delay = punctually。⑤put sb. Out of，使某人失去， talk sb. out of，勸某人放棄。⑥obtaining = getting, acquiring。⑦remarkable = notable, amazing, outstanding, eminent, distinguished。第二段詞匯解析①settled = went to live。②made a name for = became famous for。③hire = make them available in return for money, rent。④demanded = asked for。⑤valiant = brave, fearless, courageous。Notes 學習筆記詞組歸納(第 14 課)1.large sums of2.in return for3.out of business4.as long ago as5.would rather6.make a name for7.come to be known to sb.8.be at war with sb.9.be willing to10.in times of11.burn down12.in spite of13.at the age of14.the memory of