In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
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Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
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Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | 我们需要打电话给他们预约周六看房吗? |
Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | 凯特,我们为什么不让洛克帮我们拿一些葡萄酒呢? |
Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | 好吧,那我们去乐购吧? |
It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | 我们有一件围裙,你为什么不穿上它呢? |
Or would you like to share half each? | 还是你想要各分一半? |
Would you like to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | 迭戈,我们刚要点东西喝,你想要喝什么吗? |
Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | 是的,谢谢你,我想点半只片皮鸭。 |
Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | 好的,那我们5点在车站见怎么样? |
Shall we try a trick, then? | 那么我们要耍个花招吗? |
Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
Or shall I prepare something for you? | 或者我给你做点什么? |
Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | 那还不错,那我们就开始找房子? |