







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 me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | 你想要坐在哪里,凯特? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | 那还不错,那我们就开始找房子? |
| 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 me to order you two something else? | 你想要我帮你们两位点其他的东西喝吗? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 我推荐你点一些蛤贝。 |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | 您想要点一些沙拉或配菜吗? |
| 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? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | 好的,我们想要坐外面。 |
| Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| 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 some pills for your headache? | 你想要吃点止痛药吗? |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | 你们想要我帮你们带点什么吗? |