







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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | 您想要坐在里面还是外面? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | 是的,先生,您想点点什么菜呢? |
| 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? |
| 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 sit by the window? | 你想要靠窗坐吗? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | 好的,我们想要坐外面。 |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 你还想让我跳太空步吗? |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | 在我们开始之前,你想听我演奏点音乐吗? |
| 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? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | 你为什么不用你自己的手机呢? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | 你想要我为你烧什么菜? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 我们使用自助结账怎么样? |
| Which one would you like? | 你想要哪一个? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 我推荐你点一些蛤贝。 |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 您还想点些开胃菜吗? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | 别来了亲爱的,你想喝点啥? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 这一定是天意,你为什么不... |