







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 some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | 凯特,我们为什么不让洛克帮我们拿一些葡萄酒呢? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| 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 me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| 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? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | 不管怎样,你想要出去吃早饭吗? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | 既然我们在这里,我们再去买点饮料怎么样? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | 不管怎样,你想要我将酒单带过来给你吗? |
| 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? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 我推荐你点一些蛤贝。 |
| Which one would you like? | 你想要哪一个? |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | 呃,我当时想要问你是否愿意明天和我一起去布莱顿。 |
| 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 to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |