走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT I
1 . I can't wait.我迫不及待。
2 . I never realized that.我從來沒有意識到這點。
3 . A serious matter.一個嚴重的問題。
4 . why you have so many problems with math.為什麼你在數學方面有那麼多問題。
5 . It is. Come on out to the patio.的確如此。請到院子裡來吧。
6 . Due to lack of funds由於缺乏經費
7 . You think I can just skip it now and get to it at college?你想我現在略過數學， 等到上了大學再學， 可以嗎？
8 . I told you. He'll use any excuse to avoid math.我說嘛 ，他就是要找各種藉口來逃避數學。
9 . You graduated from engineering school.你是從工學院畢業的。
10 . and the problem is that it's set up primarily for kids to play.而問題是它主要是讓孩子們去玩的。
11 . You're so good in all your other subjects.你別的功課都那樣好。
12 . We'll talk about it out there.我們到外頭談。
13 . Then, in college, I became good at it.然後， 在大學， 我變得很精於數學。
14 . I was. But not in high school.說的對。但高中時不好。
15 . Is something the matter, Grandpa?怎麼了，爺爺？
16 . Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?這個問題有那麼重要嗎，爺爺？
17 . I remember now. Right. Hi.我現在想起來了。對了。嗨。
18 . Nice to meet you, Mr. Baker.很高興見到你， Baker先生。
19 . I was the same way.我當年也是這樣。
20 . which has been vacant for over a year now,已空了一年多，
21 . I see what you mean.我明白你的意思。
22 . Did you read the story in the paper, Malcolm?你看到報紙上的新聞了嗎 ，Malcolm？
23 . as well as the younger people of Riverdale.和年輕人服務。
24 . the plans for the community center這項修建社區中心的計劃
25 . For some reason, I couldn't get a handle on it.因為某些原因， 我就是開不了竅。
26 . She's coming over this morning to help me with my math.她今天早晨要過來幫我補習數學。
27 . whom I think you've met once or twice before.我想你以前見過他一兩次面。
28 . You'll never get to college to find out, Robbie,你根本就進不了大學去探究這個問題的答案 ，Robbie，
29 . That's why the new community center is a good idea.這就是為什麼說新的社區中心是個好主意。
30 . Thanks. Nice to meet you ... again.謝謝。很高興又……見到你。
31 . if you skip it now.假如你現在略過它的話。
32 . Part of the building for older people,建築物中的一部分給老年人用，
33 . No problem, Grandpa.沒有關係爺爺。
34 . Really. I didn't like math.真的。我不喜歡數學。
35 . Don't let me interrupt you.別讓我打攪你們。
36 . He doesn't have any family with him.他沒有家人和他在一起。
37 . was supposed to be made into a community center原計劃改成一個社區交誼中心
38 . He lives alone他一個人生活
39 . This is Alexandra Pappas, and this is my grandson Robbie,這是Alexandra Pappas ，這是我孫子Robbie
40 . Cola coming up.可樂馬上就來了。
41 . It's hard for some older people to take all that noise.一些老年人沒辦法忍受那些噪音。
42 . My final exam is next Tuesday.期終考就在下週二。
43 . have been postponed indefinitely.被迫無限期延緩。"
44 . It's too noisy for some older people like Nat.它對於像Nat這樣的老人來說太吵了。
45 . for the repainting of the interior of the building用來重新粉刷內部
46 . Ping-Pong tables, soda machines, and lots of music.乒乓球， 汽水販賣機， 熱鬧的音樂。
47 . Nat's not as lucky as I am, Robbie.Nat不像我這樣幸運， Robbie。
48 . and for the furniture needed,和購買必需家俱，
49 . to be with people--people his own age.和別人交往像他那般年紀的人。
50 . What's the problem?是什麼問題？