







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 | |
|---|---|
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 我们要一瓶霞多丽怎么样? |
| 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。 |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | 那还不错,那我们就开始找房子? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 您想要部分现金返现吗? |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | 你想让我带你出去吃晚餐吗? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | 那你想要点鸡大腿或鸡腿肉吗? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | 有点晚了,我们马上出发好吗? |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 我要大的,我们需要买点西红柿吗? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | 还是你想要各分一半? |
| Which one would you like? | 你想要哪一个? |
| 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 anything? | 你们想要吃什么吗? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | 好的,那我们5点在车站见怎么样? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | 你想要吃点沙拉吗,凯特? |
| 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? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | 你们想要我帮你们带点什么吗? |