走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . 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。
3 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
4 . 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。
5 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
6 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
7 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
8 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
9 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
10 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
11 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
12 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
13 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
14 . 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。
15 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
16 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
17 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
18 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
19 . A community center一個社區中心
20 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
21 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
22 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
23 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
24 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
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 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
27 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
28 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
29 . 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。
30 . 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。
31 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
32 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
33 . 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。
34 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
35 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
36 . 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
37 . 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
38 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
39 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
40 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
41 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
42 . 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。
43 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
44 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
45 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
46 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
47 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
48 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
49 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
50 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。