







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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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。 |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| 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? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| 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? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| Would you like anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 我们可以去外面抽烟吗? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 您想要部分现金返现吗? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | 好吧,那我们去乐购吧? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 我推荐你点一些蛤贝。 |
| 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? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | 还是你想要各分一半? |
| 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? |