走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
3 . 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。
4 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
5 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
6 . 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。
7 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
8 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
9 . 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。
10 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
11 . 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。
12 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
13 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
14 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
15 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
16 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
17 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
18 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
19 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
20 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
21 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
22 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
23 . 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
24 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
25 . 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。
26 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
27 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
28 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
29 . 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
30 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
31 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
32 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做, 我去跟他們談一談。
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 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
35 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
36 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
37 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
38 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
39 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
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 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐, 請坐。喝點咖啡。
43 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
44 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
45 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
46 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
47 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
48 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
49 . 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。
50 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙