







In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
Examples sentences :
We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 你介意我加入你们吗? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 我们选磨碎的那种好吗? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | 你想要我帮你们两位点其他的东西喝吗? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| 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。 |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| Shall we leave, then? | 我们能走了吗? |
| Would you like a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | 您想要一包10支的还是20支的,先生? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | 这里有三种帕尔玛干酪,你想要我买哪种? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | 您想要点一些沙拉或配菜吗? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | 好吧,那我们去乐购吧? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | 好的,那么我们要订8点半的桌子吗? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | 你为什么不用你自己的手机呢? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 你不觉得涨50%太多了吗!? |
| 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? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |