







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Which one would you like? | 你想要哪一个? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | 好的,那么我们要订8点半的桌子吗? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 你是想要一整只鸡,还是一部分? |
| 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? |
| 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 me to take you out for dinner? | 你想让我带你出去吃晚餐吗? |
| 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 the grated one? | 我们选磨碎的那种好吗? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | 你愿意让我送你回家吗? |
| 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 to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 你不觉得涨50%太多了吗!? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | 要不我去买点咖啡和松饼? |
| 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。 |