







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 | |
|---|---|
| Do you mind if I join you? | 你介意我加入你们吗? |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |
| 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 me to order you two something else? | 你想要我帮你们两位点其他的东西喝吗? |
| 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? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 您想要部分现金返现吗? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | 或者我给你做点什么? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 你不觉得涨50%太多了吗!? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | 您想要点一些沙拉或配菜吗? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | 好吧,那我们去乐购吧? |
| 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? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| Shall we leave, then? | 我们能走了吗? |