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最近看这本书 觉得写得挺好 不知还有人看过没 下面是其中一个自然段 带参考资料 有3个问题麻烦回答下 谢谢

It\'s a law recognized both by professors of political economy and the judges of our police courts that those who have for a considerable time dined at the Ritz will not willingly return to Jack Mulhaly\'s far-famed fish-chowder and beans. Of course, in case of actual need they will content themselves with the simple fare of the excellent John. But before they reach that point of open and avowed defeat, they will fight tooth and nail to maintain the standard of excellence to which they have become accustomed.

far-famed,联想celebrated,far-reaching等

in case of actual need, 在迫不得已的情况下
simple fare, 粗茶淡饭

fare,计程费用,bus/car/air fare, at half/full/reduced fare
食物,尤其指在餐馆或特别场合所吃的食物,traditional Christmas fare
fare well/badly/better
Although Chicago has fared better than some cities, unemployment remains a problem.
He wondered how Ed had fared in the interview.

近音对比:fail
近义对比:staple, staple diet of rice and vegetables

avow,公开宣称自己的信仰或所相信的东西:
avow one\'s commitment Communism
avow sb. sth, avow oneself a patriot
avow one\'s defeat/faults/guilt(这里的宣称通常是不利的,有利的用assert)
avow the aim of the Government is to reduce the taxation
avow that he would never return

avowal, make a avowal of one\'s love
avowed, avowedly

问题1:文中的几个名字有什么特殊含义?如Ritz, Jack Mulhaly, excellent John?
问题2:in case of actual need能本能再给个例句并详细说明一下用法?
问题3:能不能详细说明下,fare表示食物时,“尤其指在餐馆或特别场合所吃的食物”

解答:

Ritz is a chain of elegant hotels started by the Swiss hotelier Cesar Ritz. Therefore, it means fancy, upscale restaurants.

Jack Mulhaly: most likely means an ordinary person, common folk.

Far famed: famous, renowned, celebrated,

Excellent John: a common place, my understanding is people will enjoy some good simple food at a good place even though it is not very fancy.

In case of actual need: in reality, in the real world

Fare: a range of food; material provided for use, consumptions, or enjoyment.