走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . and that I care about our children.而且知道我關心我們的孩子。
2 . about our children's education.對於我們孩子的教育。
3 . but if Boswell wins但是假如Boswell贏了？
4 . Lots of people are tired of higher taxes.許多人對於增稅很厭煩。
5 . Why shouldn't I run?為什麼我不該競選？
6 . he'll be an important decision-maker他將成為一個重要的決策者
7 . by cutting all the cultural programs.是透過取消所有的文化活動。
8 . if he spends less on the cultural programs.假如他在這文化活動上減少開支的話。
9 . 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？
10 . I don't believe it!我簡直難以相信！
11 . And in a short campaign而且這一場短暫的競選
12 . I'd like your help.我要請你幫忙。
13 . What would you like to see me about?你找我什麼貴事？
14 . I think you can make a difference, Ellen.我覺得你可以發揮影響力 ，Ellen。
15 . on the school board,在聯合校董會中
16 . 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。
17 . Well, I'm not sure. Ellen.噢， 我無法肯定， Ellen。
18 . Well, that is news.噢， 這可是個新聞。
19 . you wouldn't need as much money.不需要花多少錢。
20 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
21 . That's fair enough.這倒很公平。
22 . You don't know me.你不認識我。
23 . But I do need some publicity但我需要一些宣傳，
24 . 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？
25 . I'm editor of the most influential newspaper in Riverdale.我是Riverdale最有影響力的報紙的編輯。
26 . I'm serious, Philip.我是認真的， Philip。
27 . and I think he believes而我認為他相信
28 . I'll vote for you.我會投你的票。
29 . Not a bad slogan.不錯的標語。
30 . But I need some information.但我需要一些資料。
31 . Because I care.因為我關心。
32 . used for new books被用來購買新書
33 . the voters will have a clear choice.投票人可以有明確的選擇。
34 . the music, the concerts.音樂，音樂會。
35 . know that I'm running for office知道我正在競選公職，
36 . from the businessmen and the corporations of Riverdale.Riverdale的商人和企業界的支持。
37 . Why shouldn't you run for what, Mom?為什麼， 不該競選什麼， 媽媽？
38 . I'm planning to run for the school board.我打算競選聯合校董會董事。
39 . Cutting the budget is fine,削減預算是好的，
40 . I want to keep the after-school programs--我要保存這些課外活動--
41 . He's probably right.他也許是對的。
42 . Hey, that's terrific, Mom!嗨 ，太棒了， 媽媽！
43 . But who's going to pay for all of this?但誰來為這些付錢呢？
44 . but he wants to do it但他要削減
45 . The election's next month.選舉就在下個月。
46 . 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
47 . It's not a bad plan.這是個不錯的計劃。
48 . Maybe I'll run against him.也許我與他競選。
49 . You know something, Ellen?知道一件事嗎， Ellen？
50 . I plan to get help我打算爭取