The shop owner finally told police he had paid tribute to a local gang for years.

店主終於向警方坦承，他多年來一直付保護費給當地幫派。

Our logistics manager refused to pay tribute to the dock racketeers threatening our shipments.

我們的物流經理拒絕付保護費給威脅我們貨物的碼頭黑道。

During the meeting, the auditor flagged monthly cash payments that looked like tribute to criminals.

會議中，稽核員指出每月的現金支出看起來像是付給罪犯的保護費。