“All they got from Paulie was protection from other guys looking to rip them off.”
他們從保利那兒得到的,就是免遭別人坑害的保護。
一句話定義了整門生意:付出進貢,換回不被人坑。
all someone got was protection from ...
想說明某段關係其實只換來一樣東西時能用;正式合同裡別這麼口語。
all she got was a promise and a long wait
中性
All they got 連讀,protection 重音,rip them off 收得快。
All we got for our money was a promise and a receipt. 花了錢,我們只換來一句承諾和一張收據。
