走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
2 . 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。
3 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
4 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
5 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
6 . It's certainly a good idea.這的確是個好主意。
7 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
8 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對, 我們明天早晨會面, 就在這兒。
9 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
10 . I'm surprised they're not here.我奇怪他們怎麼沒來。
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 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
13 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
14 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進, 請進。請進來。
15 . 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。
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 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
18 . 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。
19 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法, Malcolm。
20 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。
21 . 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。
22 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
23 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
24 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程,
25 . I'll help too, Mr. Baker.我也要幫忙,Baker先生。
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 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
28 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
29 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢?
30 . 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。
31 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
32 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎?
33 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
34 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的, Malcolm。
35 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
36 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
37 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
38 . A community center一個社區中心
39 . let me give you some additional thoughts and ideas I have.讓我提出一些另外的想法。
40 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
41 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢,我當然記得。嗨, Abe。
42 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
43 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
44 . 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。
45 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
46 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
47 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
48 . 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。
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 . 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。