走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
2 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
3 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
4 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
5 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
6 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
7 . 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
8 . 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。
9 . 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。
10 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
11 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
12 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
13 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
14 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
15 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
16 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
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 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
19 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
20 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
21 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
22 . 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。
23 . 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。
24 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
25 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
26 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
27 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
28 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
29 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
30 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
31 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
32 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
33 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
34 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
35 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
36 . 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
37 . 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
38 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
39 . A community center一個社區中心
40 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
41 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
42 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
43 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
44 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
45 . 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。
46 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
47 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
48 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
49 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
50 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。