評論
打印
Sam, would you come in, please?
Sam 請進來一下 好嗎
You sound like something's bothering you, Susan.
聽起來好像 有什麼心事 Susan
The sketches for the cover of the new doll book?
是新玩具書的封面設(shè)計
That's not it.
不是這種事
Please sit down.
請坐下。
Sure.
好的。
I need your advice on a personsal matter,
我有件私事 需要聽聽你的高見
but it's not about me.
但這不是關(guān)於我自己的事情
You need my advice on a personal matter,
有私事需要聽我的意見
and it's not about you. OK.
而且不是關(guān)於你自己的。好吧
It's about my grandfather.
是關(guān)於我爺爺。
What's the problem?
什麼事
It won't sound like a big deal,
這事聽起來沒啥嚴(yán)重
but it is.
但實際上很要緊。
I had dinner with him Saturday,
星期六我與他一起吃晚飯
and he's very unhappy about not working.
他對沒有工作感到很不快樂。
I thought he was retired
我原以為他退休了
and pleased to be living with the family.
樂於跟家人住在一起。
He is,
沒有錯。
but there's so much energy and talent in the man,
但是他有那麼多的精力和才能
and he doesn't get to use it.
卻又用不上。
But what can I do?
但我能幫什麼忙
What kind of advice are you looking for?
希望能得到什麼建議
Simply this.
簡單說來是這樣的。
John Marchetta runs this company.
John Marchetta 經(jīng)營這家公司
He founded this company.
他創(chuàng)辦了這家公司。
Right.
對。
John Marchetta gave me my start here six years ago,
六年前 John Marchettta讓我在這里起步
When I first graduated from college.
那時我剛從大學(xué)畢業(yè)。
He gave me the chance to use my talents
他提供給我施展才能的機會?
and made me feel more confident.
使我對自己更加有信心
Right.
是的。
Maybe he can do the same thing for your grandfather.
也許他能為你爺爺做同樣的事。
Or at least give him some advice.
再不然至少可以給他一些忠告。
Right.
對。
Then I've solved your problem.
說來我替你解決問題了
I can always depend on you, Sam.
我知道我可以依靠你
I'm glad to help.
我很樂意幫忙。
Shall I call Mr. Marchetta for you?
要我替你打電話給 Marcchetta先生嗎
No, no. I'll do that.
不 不。我自己來
Thanks.
謝謝你。
Now, how's the Stewart family?
那麼 Stewart全家人都好嗎
Fine, thank you, Mr. Mrarchetta.
都好 謝謝你 Mrarchetta先生。
Except for my grandfather.
除了我爺爺。
What's wrong, Susan?
怎麼啦 Susan
What's wrong with him?
他怎麼啦
He needs to work.
他需要工作。
In fact, that is the reason why I'm here to see you.
事實上 這是我來見你的原因。
I know you're building a new factory,
我知道你在興建一座新工廠
and I thought ... maybe ...
我覺得……也許……
my grandfather is
我爺爺
so experienced in the construction trade,
在營造這一行業(yè)經(jīng)驗豐富
he could be so valuable.
他或許能夠有所用。
Tell him to come and see me
告訴他來見我
at ten o'clock tomorrow morning.
明天上午十點鐘。
I have an idea that may solve the problem for him
我有個主意 也許能解決這個問題
and help a lot of other people.
且對其他很多人有益
Really, Mr. Marchetta?
真的嗎 Marchetta先生
Can I tell him that?
我可以把這消息告訴他嗎
Sure can.
當(dāng)然可以。
Ten o'clock in the morning. Here.
上午十點 在這 。
Oh, thank you!
噢 謝謝你
