







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | 好的,我们想要坐外面。 |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 我们选磨碎的那种好吗? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | 那么我们要耍个花招吗? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | 你为什么不用你自己的手机呢? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 我推荐你点一些蛤贝。 |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| 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? |
| 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 to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |