走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . I think you can make a difference, Ellen.我覺得你可以發揮影響力 ，Ellen。
2 . He's running for the school board.他正在競選聯合校董會董事。
3 . Because I care.因為我關心。
4 . the music, the concerts.音樂，音樂會。
5 . I'm planning to run for the school board.我打算競選聯合校董會董事。
6 . Why does he want to do that?為什麼他要那麼做呢？
7 . more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.比閱讀 、寫作及算術更多的東西。
8 . That's fair enough.這倒很公平。
9 . Lots of people are tired of higher taxes.許多人對於增稅很厭煩。
10 . I don't want them to grow up我不希望在他們成長期間
11 . And how are you going to stop him?那， 怎麼去阻止他呢？
12 . 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
13 . on the school board,在聯合校董會中
14 . What would you like to see me about?你找我什麼貴事？
15 . And you are now making news.而你現在就是在創造新聞。
16 . Why shouldn't you run for what, Mom?為什麼， 不該競選什麼， 媽媽？
17 . Who's running against him?誰與他競選
18 . Nobody. That's the problem.沒有人。這就是問題所在。
19 . But who's going to pay for all of this?但誰來為這些付錢呢？
20 . but if Boswell wins但是假如Boswell贏了？
21 . that the taxpayers will vote for him納稅人會投他一票
22 . It's not a bad plan.這是個不錯的計劃。
23 . about our children's education.對於我們孩子的教育。
24 . if he spends less on the cultural programs.假如他在這文化活動上減少開支的話。
25 . Well, I care about the children of our town.噢， 我關心我們鎮上的孩子們。
26 . The citizens of Riverdale, of course.當然是Riverdale的公民。
27 . Oh, not if I can stop him!噢， 要是我能阻止他， 他就甭想！
28 . Well, that is news.噢， 這可是個新聞。
29 . But he wants to cut the school budget!但他想削減學校的預算！
30 . He says it's to save the taxpayers' money,他說這是為了要節省納稅人的錢，
31 . Hey, that's terrific, Mom!嗨 ，太棒了， 媽媽！
32 . A lot of people would like my help.許多人要我幫助。
33 . And in a short campaign而且這一場短暫的競選
34 . But I do need some publicity但我需要一些宣傳，
35 . so that the people of our town好讓我們鎮上的人
36 . I hear it from my patients.我是從我的病人那兒聽到這些的。
37 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
38 . used for new books被用來購買新書
39 . Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell噢 ，聽起來好像Carter Boswell
40 . I'd like your help.我要請你幫忙。
41 . Will you help me if I do run?假如我真的競選 ，你會幫我忙嗎？
42 . Your mother is thinking of你媽媽正考慮
43 . Lots of people want their taxes許多人希望他們繳的稅金
44 . You can make a difference.你會發揮影響力。
45 . 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？
46 . 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？
47 . is going to win this seat on the board.穩登聯合校董會董事的寶座了。
48 . I want our children to learn我要孩子們學習到
49 . from the businessmen and the corporations of Riverdale.Riverdale的商人和企業界的支持。
50 . I'm serious, Philip.我是認真的， Philip。