062. I wonder if...?
我想知道……?
[句型解析]
當(dāng)你不知道某件事情又想知道的時候,便該用上“wonder if...”這個句型了。它可用來有禮貌地提出一項要求。要注意的是,它的進行時形式也表示同樣的意思,但一定要用過去進行時。
[實例]
1. I wonder if it would be convenient to visit you next Monday.
我想知道我下星期一去拜訪你是否方便。
2. I wonder if Mr. Wang could arrange a meeting with me.
我想知道王先生可否安排與我會面事宜?
3. I was wondering if the manager would agree with my design.
我想知道經(jīng)理是否會贊同我的設(shè)計?
4. I was wondering if you could come to the meeting this afternoon.
我想知道你能否來參加今天下午的會議?
[實戰(zhàn)練習(xí)]
Salesman: Excuse me, Miss, I wonder if I could have a few minutes of your time?
推銷員:請問小姐,能不能占用你幾分鐘時間?
Woman: Why?
婦女:什么事?
Salesman: Well, I'd like to introduce you to the new super model ZX-2000 vacuum cleaner.
推銷員:我想向你介紹ZX-2000型吸塵器的超級模型。
Woman: I'm sorry but I'm in a hurry now. I don't have time to try it out.
婦女:對不起,我很急,沒時間試。
Salesman: That's no problem. Excuse me for interrupting you. Here, have my card.
推銷員:沒問題。不好意思打攪你。這是我的卡。
Woman: Thanks. If I get a chance, I will check out your vacuum cleaner another time.
婦女:謝謝。如果有機會,我下次會試下你們的吸塵器。