走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
3 . 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。
4 . 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。
5 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
6 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
7 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
8 . 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
9 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
10 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
11 . 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。
12 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
13 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
14 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
15 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
16 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
17 . 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
18 . 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。
19 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
20 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
21 . 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。
22 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
23 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
24 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
25 . A community center一個社區中心
26 . 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
27 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
28 . It's asking a lot.那需要做許多工作。
29 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
30 . 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。
31 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
32 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
33 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做, 我去跟他們談一談。
34 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
35 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
36 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
37 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
38 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
39 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸, Malcolm。
40 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
41 . 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。
42 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
43 . 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。
44 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
45 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
46 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
47 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
48 . 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。
49 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
50 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話