走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
2 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
3 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
4 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
5 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
6 . That's backbreaking work and may be too much for us.這可是累人的工作， 我們可能負荷不了。
7 . 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。
8 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
9 . 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
10 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆， 多少小時的工作量……
11 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
12 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
13 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
14 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
15 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
16 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做， 我去跟他們談一談。
17 . 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。
18 . 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
19 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
20 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
21 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
22 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
23 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
24 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好， Joanne。很高興見到 。
25 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
26 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
27 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
28 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎？
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 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸， Malcolm。
31 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
32 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
33 . 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。
34 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
35 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程，
36 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
37 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法， Malcolm。
38 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱，
39 . 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。
40 . 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。
41 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
42 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
43 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
44 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐， 請坐。喝點咖啡。
45 . A community center一個社區中心
46 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
47 . 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。
48 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
49 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
50 . 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。