走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸， Malcolm。
2 . 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。
3 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
4 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢，我當然記得。嗨， Abe。
5 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
6 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
7 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱，
8 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
9 . A community center一個社區中心
10 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
11 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對， 我們明天早晨會面， 就在這兒。
12 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
13 . 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。
14 . 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
15 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
16 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
17 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐， 請坐。喝點咖啡。
18 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
19 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的， Malcolm。
20 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
21 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
22 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
23 . 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。
24 . 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
25 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
26 . 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。
27 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
28 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
29 . 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。
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 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
32 . 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。
33 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
34 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
35 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好， Joanne。很高興見到 。
36 . 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。
37 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
38 . 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。
39 . 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。
40 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
41 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
42 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
43 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
44 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
45 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
46 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
47 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進， 請進。請進來。
48 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
49 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
50 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。