走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做, 我去跟他們談一談。
2 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
3 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
4 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
5 . so that we don't have to worry about any structural problems.我們就可以不用擔心任何結構上的問題。
6 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
7 . I can get some of my friends to go around the neighborhood我可以叫我的朋友們在這社區
8 . A community center一個社區中心
9 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
10 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
11 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
12 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
13 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
14 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
15 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
16 . I wonder if you would take a look at the old library我不知道你是否可以看一看舊圖書館
17 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
18 . They had some ideas about getting the place fixed up.他們對於怎麼樣修復這個地方有些構想。
19 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
20 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
21 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
22 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
23 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
24 . If he says he's going to be here, he's here.假如他說他要來這兒 他就一定會來。
25 . But we can't do it without talking to the young people.但我們不能在沒有跟年輕人談談的情 下就去做。
26 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
27 . We might need you to come through with your friends, Robbie.我們也許需要你們多邀朋友來幫忙, Robbie。
28 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
29 . I think the building just needs a good cleaning.我想那座建築只需要好好地打掃一下。
30 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
31 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
32 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
33 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
34 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
35 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
36 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
37 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
38 . And tomorrow morning we'll all meet here to discuss the plan?是不是明天早晨我們都聚到這裡來討論整修計劃
39 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
40 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
41 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
42 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
43 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
44 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
45 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
46 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
47 . As I said, mostly the building just needs a good cleaning.就像我先前所說的 這棟建築物大部份僅需要好好打掃一下
48 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
49 . I could probably tell what it requires to fix it up.我大致能說出修復它需要些什麼。
50 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話