走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法， Malcolm。
3 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢，我當然記得。嗨， Abe。
4 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程，
5 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
6 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
7 . 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。
8 . 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
9 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎？
10 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
11 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
12 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
13 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
14 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
15 . 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。
16 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
17 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱，
18 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
19 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
20 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
21 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐， 請坐。喝點咖啡。
22 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
23 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
24 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
25 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
26 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
27 . 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。
28 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
29 . 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。
30 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
31 . 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。
32 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
33 . A community center一個社區中心
34 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
35 . 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。
36 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
37 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
38 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
39 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的， Malcolm。
40 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆， 多少小時的工作量……
41 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
42 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做， 我去跟他們談一談。
43 . 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。
44 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
45 . 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。
46 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙，Baker先生。
47 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
48 . 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
49 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
50 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。