走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . Why shouldn't I run?為什麼我不該競選？
2 . Well, that is news.噢， 這可是個新聞。
3 . The election's next month.選舉就在下個月。
4 . I certainly can print the news.我當然可以刊出這則新聞。
5 . and keep the cultural programs for our kids.以便為我們的孩子保存文化活動。
6 . I plan to get help我打算爭取
7 . if he spends less on the cultural programs.假如他在這文化活動上減少開支的話。
8 . I'm editor of the most influential newspaper in Riverdale.我是Riverdale最有影響力的報紙的編輯。
9 . that the taxpayers will vote for him納稅人會投他一票
10 . Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares.投Ellen Stewart一票。她關心。"
11 . Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell噢 ，聽起來好像Carter Boswell
12 . But who's going to pay for all of this?但誰來為這些付錢呢？
13 . You can make a difference.你會發揮影響力。
14 . I'm serious, Philip.我是認真的， Philip。
15 . 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。
16 . He's probably right.他也許是對的。
17 . you wouldn't need as much money.不需要花多少錢。
18 . used for new books被用來購買新書
19 . the music, the concerts.音樂，音樂會。
20 . And you are now making news.而你現在就是在創造新聞。
21 . And how are you going to stop him?那， 怎麼去阻止他呢？
22 . without cultural programs in our school.我們的學校裡沒有文化活動。
23 . Cutting the budget is fine,削減預算是好的，
24 . but he wants to do it但他要削減
25 . Maybe some of us would like to pay a little bit more也許我們之中有一些人願意多付一點錢
26 . I don't believe it!我簡直難以相信！
27 . the voters will have a clear choice.投票人可以有明確的選擇。
28 . What's wrong with wanting to be on the school board?想進入聯合校董會有什麼錯？
29 . But he wants to cut the school budget!但他想削減學校的預算！
30 . and that I care about our children.而且知道我關心我們的孩子。
31 . Will you help me if I do run?假如我真的競選 ，你會幫我忙嗎？
32 . You don't know me.你不認識我。
33 . Not a bad slogan.不錯的標語。
34 . But what do you care about?但你關心什麼呢？
35 . and a new paint job in the schoolrooms.和重新油漆教室。
36 . A lot of people would like my help.許多人要我幫助。
37 . Lots of people are tired of higher taxes.許多人對於增稅很厭煩。
38 . Do you have a story?你有什麼新聞故事呢
39 . What would you like to see me about?你找我什麼貴事？
40 . Because I care.因為我關心。
41 . he'll be an important decision-maker他將成為一個重要的決策者
42 . I don't want them to grow up我不希望在他們成長期間
43 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
44 . You know something, Ellen?知道一件事嗎， Ellen？
45 . by cutting all the cultural programs.是透過取消所有的文化活動。
46 . I stand for everything Boswell doesn't.我代表Boswell所不贊成的那些立場。
47 . Oh, not if I can stop him!噢， 要是我能阻止他， 他就甭想！
48 . Maybe I'll run against him.也許我與他競選。
49 . and I think he believes而我認為他相信
50 . about our children's education.對於我們孩子的教育。