







In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Let me ask. | 让我问一下。 |
| Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go! | 不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,走吧! |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | 少他妈的撒谎! |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | 这层的坐便器在修理,请用楼上的。 |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 晚安,好梦。 |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | 你不用必须去花园,亲爱的,在厨房抽就可以。 |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | 是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。 |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | 好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。 |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | 什么!?请不要说你给他们抓了一个真的黄蜂。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | 是的,我深有体会! |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | 呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点! |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | 不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈! |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | 只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。 |
| See you girls, have fun. | 回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。 |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | 10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。 |
| Come on, Cate! | 拜托,凯特! |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | 好的,让我们试一下,看看会发生什么。 |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | 哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 不要装出一副不明白的样子。 |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | 好的,向所有人问好。 |