走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . 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。
2 . 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
3 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
4 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢，我當然記得。嗨， Abe。
5 . My pleasure, Malcolm.我也很榮幸， Malcolm。
6 . 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。
7 . 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。
8 . 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。
9 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的， Malcolm。
10 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對， 我們明天早晨會面， 就在這兒。
11 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
12 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
13 . There is a way, Malcolm.有一個辦法， Malcolm。
14 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
15 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做， 我去跟他們談一談。
16 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
17 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
18 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
19 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
20 . 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。
21 . Finding out what they want.得看看他們想要什麼。
22 . A community center一個社區中心
23 . If I could take a look at the place,假如我能看看那個地方的話
24 . This place can be developed我們可以拓展這個地方
25 . We'll have a chance to talk to them later.我們以後還有機會跟他們談。
26 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
27 . 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
28 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
29 . If you would supervise the refurbishing,假如你能監督整修過程，
30 . 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。
31 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
32 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
33 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
34 . Sit down, sit down. Have some coffee.請坐， 請坐。喝點咖啡。
35 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
36 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
37 . I understand you used to be in the construction business,聽說你過去從事建築業
38 . I'll help.我也來幫忙。
39 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
40 . 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
41 . Can we help?我們可以幫忙嗎？
42 . Weren't they going to be here this morning?他們不是今天早上要來這兒嗎？
43 . 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。
44 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
45 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
46 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
47 . 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。
48 . That's an idea I like.我喜歡這樣的主意。
49 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
50 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物