走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
2 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
3 . 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。
4 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
5 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
6 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
7 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
8 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
9 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
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 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
12 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
13 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
14 . 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。
15 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
16 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
17 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
18 . 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。
19 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
20 . 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
21 . 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。
22 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
23 . 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。
24 . A community center一個社區中心
25 . 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。
26 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
27 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
28 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
29 . 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。
30 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
31 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
32 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
33 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
34 . 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
35 . 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。
36 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
37 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
38 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
39 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
40 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
41 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
42 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
43 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
44 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
45 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
46 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
47 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
48 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
49 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
50 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間