Game of Thrones · 第 1 季
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tribute

/ˈtrɪbjuːt/B2

贡物 / 保护费 (n.)

弱国或臣属向强国缴纳的礼金或财物以求和平。这里指城主们为了免受多斯拉克人屠城而送上的金银或奴隶。

If you rule a city and you see the horde approaching,
you have two choices, pay tribute or fight.
An easy choice for most.