走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
2 . 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
3 . 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
4 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
5 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
6 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
7 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱,
8 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
9 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
10 . 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。
11 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好, Joanne。很高興見到 。
12 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
13 . 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。
14 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
15 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
16 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
17 . 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。
18 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
19 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
20 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
21 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
22 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
23 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
24 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
25 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
26 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
27 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
28 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
29 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
30 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
31 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
32 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
33 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
34 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
35 . 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。
36 . 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。
37 . 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
38 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
39 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
40 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
41 . 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。
42 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎?
43 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆, 多少小時的工作量……
44 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
45 . 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。
46 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
47 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
48 . 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。
49 . 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。
50 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。