







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| 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。 |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| 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 call them to make appointments for Saturday? | 我们需要打电话给他们预约周六看房吗? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| 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 to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |
| 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? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | 那么我们要耍个花招吗? |
| 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? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| 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? |
| 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。 |
| 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 get some cashback? | 您想要部分现金返现吗? |