走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
2 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
3 . 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。
4 . 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。
5 . A community center一個社區中心
6 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
7 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
8 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
9 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
10 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
11 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
12 . That's fine with me. I can do it either day.對我來說時間很適合。兩天中哪一天我都可以。
13 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
14 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
15 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
16 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
17 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
18 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
19 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
20 . 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。
21 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
22 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
23 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
24 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
25 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
26 . We get our friends to roll their sleeves up and get to work.我們召集我們的朋友共同捲起袖子來做。
27 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
28 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
29 . 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。
30 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
31 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
32 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
33 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
34 . 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
35 . 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。
36 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
37 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
38 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
39 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
40 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
41 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
42 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
43 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
44 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
45 . 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
46 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
47 . 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
48 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
49 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
50 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。