請求與建議
請求與建議句型是用來請別人幫忙、徵求許可,以及提出建議的句子。英語的禮貌程度主要靠句型而不是語助詞表現:Can you...? 比較隨意,Could you...? 比較客氣,Would you mind...? 最委婉。依照對象與場合選擇句型,是說出得體英語的關鍵。
請別人幫忙:禮貌程度由低到高
| 句型 | 例句 | 禮貌程度 |
|---|---|---|
| Can you...? | Can you pass me the salt? | 隨意(朋友、家人) |
| Could you...? | Could you help me with my bag? | 客氣(最通用) |
| Would you...? | Would you close the door, please? | 客氣 |
| Would you mind + V-ing? | Would you mind turning down the music? | 很委婉 |
| I was wondering if you could... | I was wondering if you could give me some advice. | 最委婉(職場、請託大事) |
在句尾加上 please,或在句首加上 Sorry to bother you, but...,都能讓請求更有禮貌。
徵求許可
| 句型 | 例句 | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| Can I...? | Can I sit here? | 我可以坐這裡嗎? |
| Could I...? | Could I borrow your pen? | 我可以借你的筆嗎? |
| May I...? | May I come in? | 我可以進來嗎?(正式) |
| Do you mind if I...? | Do you mind if I open the window? | 你介意我開窗嗎? |
| Is it OK if I...? | Is it OK if I leave a bit early today? | 我今天早點走可以嗎? |
提出建議
| 句型 | 例句 | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| How about + V-ing? | How about going for a walk? | 去散個步怎麼樣? |
| What about + N? | What about Thai food tonight? | 今晚吃泰國菜如何? |
| Why don't we...? | Why don't we take a break? | 我們何不休息一下? |
| Let's... | Let's meet at seven. | 我們七點見吧。 |
| You should... | You should try the cheesecake. | 你應該試試起司蛋糕。 |
| If I were you, I'd... | If I were you, I'd talk to the manager. | 如果我是你,我會去找經理談。 |
| Maybe you could... | Maybe you could ask Jenny for help. | 也許你可以請 Jenny 幫忙。 |
You should 與 You must 的差別
You should 是建議,語氣溫和;You must 與 You have to 是要求或規定,語氣強烈。給朋友建議時用 should,避免讓人覺得你在命令他。
回應請求與建議
| 情況 | 英文 | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| 答應 | Sure, no problem. | 當然,沒問題。 |
| 答應 | Of course. Go ahead. | 當然,請便。 |
| 接受建議 | That's a great idea. | 好主意。 |
| 婉拒 | I'm sorry, but I can't right now. | 抱歉,我現在沒辦法。 |
| 婉拒建議 | Thanks, but I think I'll pass. | 謝謝,不過我就不了。 |
對話範例:請室友幫忙
| 角色 | 英文 | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| A | Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your laptop for an hour? | 嘿,你介意我借你的筆電一小時嗎? |
| B | Not at all. Is something wrong with yours? | 不介意,你的怎麼了? |
| A | It won't turn on. I think the battery is dead. | 開不了機,我想電池壞了。 |
| B | Why don't you take it to the repair shop downstairs? | 你何不拿去樓下的維修店? |
| A | Good idea. I'll do that this afternoon. | 好主意,我下午就去。 |
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