







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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| 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? |
| Which one would you like? | 你想要哪一个? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | 我们先看一下他们有没有那种非常特别的米好吗? |
| 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 move your desk back near the window? | 我们需要把你的书桌移回到窗户边吗? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 你介意我加入你们吗? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | 你愿意让我送你回家吗? |
| 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? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| 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? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | 您想要点一些沙拉或配菜吗? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | 那么我们要耍个花招吗? |