走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
3 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
4 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
5 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
6 . 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。
7 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
8 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做, 我去跟他們談一談。
9 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
10 . 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。
11 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
12 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
13 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
14 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
15 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
16 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
17 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
18 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
19 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
20 . 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。
21 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
22 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
23 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
24 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
25 . 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
26 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
27 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
28 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
29 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
30 . A community center一個社區中心
31 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
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 . 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。
34 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
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 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
37 . 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。
38 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
39 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
40 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
41 . 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。
42 . 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。
43 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
44 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
45 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
46 . 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
47 . 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
48 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
49 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
50 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。