走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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
2 . 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
3 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
4 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
5 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
6 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
7 . 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。
8 . 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。
9 . 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。
10 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做, 我去跟他們談一談。
11 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
12 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
13 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
14 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
15 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
16 . And I've got some delicious Danish pastry for you.我為你們準備了一些可口的丹麥點心。
17 . 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。
18 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
19 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
20 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
21 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
22 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
23 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
24 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
25 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
26 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
27 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
28 . When can I do that? I'd be happy to.我什麼時候可以去看 我很樂意做這項工作。
29 . A community center一個社區中心
30 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
31 . 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
32 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
33 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
34 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
35 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
36 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
37 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
38 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
39 . 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。
40 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
41 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
42 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
43 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
44 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
45 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
46 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
47 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
48 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
49 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
50 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間