







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 | |
|---|---|
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | 或者我给你做点什么? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | 还是你想要各分一半? |
| 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 me to bring you the wine list? | 不管怎样,你想要我将酒单带过来给你吗? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | 我们去这里的熟食区看一下好吗? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
| 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 me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | 好的,那我们5点在车站见怎么样? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| 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。 |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
| 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 some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |