







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 | |
|---|---|
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | 你为什么不用你自己的手机呢? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 我们选磨碎的那种好吗? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | 别来了亲爱的,你想喝点啥? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| 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 to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | 这里有三种帕尔玛干酪,你想要我买哪种? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 您想要部分现金返现吗? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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 a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | 您想要一包10支的还是20支的,先生? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| 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? |
| 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? |