







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? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | 好的,我们想要坐外面。 |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | 别来了亲爱的,你想喝点啥? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | 你为什么不用你自己的手机呢? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | 在我们开始之前,你想听我演奏点音乐吗? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 你不觉得涨50%太多了吗!? |
| 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? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | 你想要吃点止痛药吗? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| 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 check the deli section while we are here? | 我们去这里的熟食区看一下好吗? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | 你想让我带你出去吃晚餐吗? |
| 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 me to walk you home? | 你愿意让我送你回家吗? |
| 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? |
| 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? |