







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 would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| 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。 |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | 你愿意让我送你回家吗? |
| 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? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| 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。 |
| 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? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | 或者我给你做点什么? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 你介意我加入你们吗? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
| 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? |
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | 你想要吃点止痛药吗? |