何用英語請求許可
請求許可有很多形式,最需要注意的一點就是禮貌:
#01 Can I + v.
Can I go out tonight?
我今晚能出去嗎?
Can he have dinner with us?
他能和我們一起吃飯嗎?
需要注意的是:這個用法很不正式,以至于很多人覺得它不正確,但日常生活中這個用法其實還是很常見的。
#02 May I + v.
May I have another piece of pie?
我可以再吃一塊派嗎?
May we go out with our friends tonight?
我們今晚可以和朋友出去嗎?
May I do sth 是請求許可時常用的短語,這個表達很正式哦。
其他常見的形式還有:
#03 Could I please + v.
Could I please go with Tom to the movie?
我能和湯姆一起去看電影嗎?
#04 Do you think I could + v.
Do you think I could use your cell phone?
你覺得我可以用你的手機嗎?
#05 Would it be possible for me + 不定式
Would it be possible for to study in this room?
我可以在這個房間學習嗎?
#06 Would you mind if I + v.(過去時態(tài))
Would you mind if I took a five minute break?
你介意我休息五分鐘嗎?
#07 Would you mind my + v. - ing
Would you mind my using your cellphone?
你介意我用你的手機嗎?
有人發(fā)出請求,就會有人回應,那么如何表達同意要求呢?
一般有4種說法,前3個常用于口語表達,最后1個比較正式:
Sure.
當然。
No problem.
沒問題。
Go right ahead.
開始吧。
Please feel free + 不定式
Please feel free to eat something.
請隨意吃點兒什么吧。
說“不”會讓人覺得尷尬,但你可能因為各種原因無法同意請求,這時該如何禮貌的拒絕呢?
I'm afraid I'd prefer if you don't.
恐怕我覺得不行。
Sorry, but I'd rather you not do that.
抱歉,但我覺得你最好別這樣。
Unfortunately, I need to say no.
不幸的是,我不得不拒絕。
I'm afraid that's not possible.
這恐怕不行。
拒絕了別人,我們有時會于心不忍,這時可以用“how about”和“instead”來提供其他幫助。
I'm afraid I can't let you borrow my car, but I could drive you instead.
恐怕我不能讓你借我的車,但是我可以代你開車。
I can't babysit your daughter. How about I call my sitter for you instead?
我不能照顧你的女兒。我替你叫我的保姆怎么樣?
接下來讓我們看兩個例子:
Jack: Hi Sam, do you think I could use your cell phone for a moment?
杰克:嗨,山姆,你覺得我可以用一下你的手機嗎?
Sam: Sure, no problem. Here you are.
山姆:當然,沒問題。給你。
Jack: Thanks buddy. It will only be a minute or two.
杰克:謝謝你,伙計。只要一兩分鐘。
Sam: Take your time. No rush.
山姆:慢慢來。不要著急。
Jack: Thanks!
杰克:謝謝!
Employee: Would you mind if I came in late to work tomorrow?
員工:你介意我明天上班遲到嗎?
Boss: I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't.
老板:我覺得你最好別遲到。
Employee: Hmmm. What if I work overtime tonight?
員工:嗯。如果我今晚加班怎么辦?
Boss: Well, I really need you for the meeting tomorrow. Is there any way you can do whatever it is you need to do later.
老板:嗯,明天開會我真的需要你。你有什么辦法可以以后再做需要做的事情嗎?
Employee: If you put it that way, I'm sure I can figure something out.
員工:如果你那樣說,我確信我能想出一些辦法。
Boss: Thanks, I appreciate it.
老板:謝謝,我很感激。