The central character of the novel is a sort of underworld figure.

这部小说的中心角色是个黑社会人物。

She was a shady figure in the Dublin underworld.

她是都柏林犯圈子中的可疑人物。

Harry Turner, considered the local Mr Big of the criminal underworld, was found dead today at his home in Wandsworth.

当地黑社会的头目哈里·特纳今天被人发现死在旺兹沃思的家中。