走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . he'll be an important decision-maker他將成為一個重要的決策者
2 . I plan to get help我打算爭取
3 . Maybe it needs cutting.也許真需要削減呢。
4 . Why shouldn't you run for what, Mom?為什麼， 不該競選什麼， 媽媽？
5 . if he spends less on the cultural programs.假如他在這文化活動上減少開支的話。
6 . no concert, no stage presentations.沒有音樂會， 沒有舞蹈表演。
7 . Do you have a story?你有什麼新聞故事呢
8 . the voters will have a clear choice.投票人可以有明確的選擇。
9 . And you are now making news.而你現在就是在創造新聞。
10 . I'm editor of the most influential newspaper in Riverdale.我是Riverdale最有影響力的報紙的編輯。
11 . I want to keep the after-school programs--我要保存這些課外活動--
12 . The citizens of Riverdale, of course.當然是Riverdale的公民。
13 . Well, I'm not sure. Ellen.噢， 我無法肯定， Ellen。
14 . He says it's to save the taxpayers' money,他說這是為了要節省納稅人的錢，
15 . I stand for everything Boswell doesn't.我代表Boswell所不贊成的那些立場。
16 . You don't know me.你不認識我。
17 . I'd like your help.我要請你幫忙。
18 . running for the school board.競選聯合校董會董事。
19 . But what do you care about?但你關心什麼呢？
20 . Lots of people want their taxes許多人希望他們繳的稅金
21 . Why will the voters vote for you against Boswell,Mrs. Stewart?為什麼選民會投票支持你和Boswell對抗呢，Stewart太太？
22 . What would you like to see me about?你找我什麼貴事？
23 . so that the people of our town好讓我們鎮上的人
24 . Will you help me if I do run?假如我真的競選 ，你會幫我忙嗎？
25 . Your mother is thinking of你媽媽正考慮
26 . Oh, not if I can stop him!噢， 要是我能阻止他， 他就甭想！
27 . know that I'm running for office知道我正在競選公職，
28 . You can make a difference.你會發揮影響力。
29 . Not a bad slogan.不錯的標語。
30 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
31 . the music, the concerts.音樂，音樂會。
32 . But I need some information.但我需要一些資料。
33 . It's not a bad plan.這是個不錯的計劃。
34 . I think you can make a difference, Ellen.我覺得你可以發揮影響力 ，Ellen。
35 . Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell噢 ，聽起來好像Carter Boswell
36 . Well, if I run for office,嗯 ，假如我出來競選公職，
37 . Exactly what do you want from me, Mrs. Stewart?究竟對我有什麼要求， Stewart太太？
38 . Well, that is news.噢， 這可是個新聞。
39 . used for new books被用來購買新書
40 . it takes a little bit of money to run a campaign.競選活動需要花一些錢。
41 . Mr. Maxwell?您是Maxwell先生嗎？
42 . without cultural programs in our school.我們的學校裡沒有文化活動。
43 . What's wrong with wanting to be on the school board?想進入聯合校董會有什麼錯？
44 . but he wants to do it但他要削減
45 . I think a lot of people will vote for you我想很多人會投票支持你
46 . He's probably right.他也許是對的。
47 . I can't expect you to take my side against Boswell.我不敢期望你站在我這一邊來對抗Boswell。
48 . No music, no dance,沒有音樂， 沒有舞蹈，
49 . Cutting the budget is fine,削減預算是好的，
50 . I'm planning to run for the school board.我打算競選聯合校董會董事。