走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . Lots of people are tired of higher taxes.許多人對於增稅很厭煩。
2 . You don't know me.你不認識我。
3 . No music, no dance,沒有音樂, 沒有舞蹈,
4 . used for new books被用來購買新書
5 . Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell噢 ,聽起來好像Carter Boswell
6 . That's fair enough.這倒很公平。
7 . about our children's education.對於我們孩子的教育。
8 . Will you help me if I do run?假如我真的競選 ,你會幫我忙嗎?
9 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
10 . so that the people of our town好讓我們鎮上的人
11 . The citizens of Riverdale, of course.當然是Riverdale的公民。
12 . But I do need some publicity但我需要一些宣傳,
13 . that the taxpayers will vote for him納稅人會投他一票
14 . but if Boswell wins但是假如Boswell贏了?
15 . no concert, no stage presentations.沒有音樂會, 沒有舞蹈表演。
16 . but he wants to do it但他要削減
17 . I want our children to learn我要孩子們學習到
18 . Lots of people want their taxes許多人希望他們繳的稅金
19 . What's wrong with wanting to be on the school board?想進入聯合校董會有什麼錯?
20 . Hey, that's terrific, Mom!嗨 ,太棒了, 媽媽!
21 . know that I'm running for office知道我正在競選公職,
22 . Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares.投Ellen Stewart一票。她關心。"
23 . Maybe it needs cutting.也許真需要削減呢。
24 . Why not give the people of Riverdale a clear choice?為什麼不讓Riverdale的人民有一個明確的選擇呢?
25 . He's probably right.他也許是對的。
26 . But what do you care about?但你關心什麼呢?
27 . Mr. Maxwell?您是Maxwell先生嗎?
28 . I don't believe it!我簡直難以相信!
29 . Nobody. That's the problem.沒有人。這就是問題所在。
30 . and keep the cultural programs for our kids.以便為我們的孩子保存文化活動。
31 . Well, that is news.噢, 這可是個新聞。
32 . the voters will have a clear choice.投票人可以有明確的選擇。
33 . And you are now making news.而你現在就是在創造新聞。
34 . Cutting the budget is fine,削減預算是好的,
35 . on the school board,在聯合校董會中
36 . is going to win this seat on the board.穩登聯合校董會董事的寶座了。
37 . I plan to get help我打算爭取
38 . But who's going to pay for all of this?但誰來為這些付錢呢?
39 . I'm planning to run for the school board.我打算競選聯合校董會董事。
40 . Actually, it's the only newspaper.事實上, 它是唯一的報紙。
41 . Exactly what do you want from me, Mrs. Stewart?究竟對我有什麼要求, Stewart太太?
42 . more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.比閱讀 、寫作及算術更多的東西。
43 . But I need some information.但我需要一些資料。
44 . I'm serious, Philip.我是認真的, Philip。
45 . A lot of people would like my help.許多人要我幫助。
46 . without cultural programs in our school.我們的學校裡沒有文化活動。
47 . Because I care.因為我關心。
48 . Will you announce that I'm running?你會發表我參加競選的消息嗎?
49 . Who's running against him?誰與他競選
50 . I think a lot of people will vote for you我想很多人會投票支持你