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 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
3 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
4 . 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。
5 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
6 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
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 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
9 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
10 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
11 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
12 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
13 . 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。
14 . 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
15 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
16 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
17 . 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。
18 . 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。
19 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
20 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
21 . 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。
22 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
23 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
24 . 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
25 . 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。
26 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
27 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
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 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
30 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
31 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
32 . 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。
33 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
34 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
35 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
36 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
37 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
38 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
39 . 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
40 . 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
41 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
42 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
43 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
44 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
45 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
46 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
47 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
48 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
49 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
50 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。