走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
2 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
3 . 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。
4 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
5 . 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。
6 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
7 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
8 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
9 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
10 . 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
11 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
12 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
13 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
14 . 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
15 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
16 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
17 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
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 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
20 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
21 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
22 . 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。
23 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
24 . 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。
25 . 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
26 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
27 . 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。
28 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
29 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
30 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
31 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
32 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
33 . 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。
34 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
35 . 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
36 . 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。
37 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
38 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
39 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
40 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
41 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
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 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
44 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
45 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
46 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
47 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
48 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
49 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
50 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……