走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT I
1 . We're just having some cola我們只是先喝點可樂
2 . 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，
3 . I was the same way.我當年也是這樣。
4 . 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。
5 . It is. Come on out to the patio.的確如此。請到院子裡來吧。
6 . I'd love some cola, please.請給我可樂。
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 . Part of the building for older people,建築物中的一部分給老年人用，
9 . The old library building on Chestnut Street,Chestnut街老圖書館，
10 . the plans for the community center這項修建社區中心的計劃
11 . and for the furniture needed,和購買必需家俱，
12 . Hi, Mr. Baker. We met before.嗨， Baker先生， 我們以前見過面。
13 . for the repainting of the interior of the building用來重新粉刷內部
14 . part of the building for younger people.另一部分給年輕人用。
15 . For some reason, I couldn't get a handle on it.因為某些原因， 我就是開不了竅。
16 . My final exam is next Tuesday.期終考就在下週二。
17 . You graduated from engineering school.你是從工學院畢業的。
18 . which has been vacant for over a year now,已空了一年多，
19 . have been postponed indefinitely.被迫無限期延緩。"
20 . Ping-Pong tables, soda machines, and lots of music.乒乓球， 汽水販賣機， 熱鬧的音樂。
21 . 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。
22 . Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?這個問題有那麼重要嗎，爺爺？
23 . Don't let me interrupt you.別讓我打攪你們。
24 . Did you read the story in the paper, Malcolm?你看到報紙上的新聞了嗎 ，Malcolm？
25 . A serious matter.一個嚴重的問題。
26 . We'll talk about it out there.我們到外頭談。
27 . I was. But not in high school.說的對。但高中時不好。
28 . This is Alexandra Pappas, and this is my grandson Robbie,這是Alexandra Pappas ，這是我孫子Robbie
29 . as well as the younger people of Riverdale.和年輕人服務。
30 . to serve the senior citizens為Riverdale的老年人
31 . 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。
32 . to be with people--people his own age.和別人交往像他那般年紀的人。
33 . You're so good in all your other subjects.你別的功課都那樣好。
34 . I'd like you to meet my friend Nat Baker.我來向你們介紹我的朋友Nat Baker。
35 . I really appreciate you coming over to help me with my math.我真的很感謝你過來幫我補習數學。
36 . Come on! You'll hear about it.來吧， 來聽聽。
37 . and depends on places like a community center主要靠社區中心這樣的地方
38 . 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。
39 . I thought that was Nat Baker who rang the front doorbell.我還以為是Nat Baker 按大門門鈴呢。
40 . Thanks. Nice to meet you ... again.謝謝。很高興又……見到你。
41 . I see what you mean.我明白你的意思。
42 . Do you want something cold to drink?想喝點什麼冰涼的東西嗎？
43 . Really. I didn't like math.真的。我不喜歡數學。
44 . Don't let us keep you from your math tutoring, Robbie.別讓我們妨礙你的數學家教， Robbie。
45 . was supposed to be made into a community center原計劃改成一個社區交誼中心
46 . I never realized that.我從來沒有意識到這點。
47 . What's the problem?是什麼問題？
48 . In town. At the hardware store.在鎮上。在五金行裡。
49 . Is something the matter, Grandpa?怎麼了，爺爺？
50 . Then there's hope for Robbie.看來Robbie 還有希望。