







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 me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | 凯特,为什么不去把波哥从花园里带回来呢。 |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 你介意我加入你们吗? |
| Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| 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 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? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| 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 some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | 我相信我可以!你为什么不试着帮下我呢? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | 不管怎样,你想要出去吃早饭吗? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | 你想要吃点止痛药吗? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | 好的,那我们5点在车站见怎么样? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | 你在担心什么?我们为什么不马上做呢? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |
| 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? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |