" It operates a little like a protection racket, " Mr. Fletcher said of the union.

“那种作派，就跟收保护费（的黑社会）一样，”弗莱彻在谈及警察工会时说道。

He also maintained the protection rackets that had started the twins into the London

他还维持着保护费，正是这些保护费才让这对双胞胎进入了伦敦。

All of the businesses on this street pay one way or another." Jason says, " But a protection racket is extortion.

这条街上的所有企业都以一种或另一种方式支付费用。” 杰森说，“但是保护球拍是敲诈勒索。

So, a " protection racket" is an illegal agreement that is about not hurting someone if that person gives you money, or in this case, a group of criminals money.

所以，“保护球拍” 是一种非法协议，如果某人给你钱， 或者在这种情况下， 是一群犯罪分子的钱， 则不会伤害某人。