使用“Let's”提出建议
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest an activity for you and someone else to do together.
- Use 'Let's' + base verb for affirmative suggestions: 'Let's dance!'
- Use 'Let's not' + base verb for negative suggestions: 'Let's not wait.'
- Never use 'to' or '-ing' after 'Let's': 'Let's go' (not 'Let's to go').
Overview
let's 就派上用场了。在英语里,它简直是终极的社交润滑剂。它能把一个无聊的‘我想要’变成一个激动人心的‘我们做’。它很有包容性、很友好,而且用起来超级简单。不管你是给朋友发信息讨论去刷Netflix,还是在Zoom休息时建议去买杯咖啡,这个用法都是你的好帮手。How This Grammar Works
let's 是一个缩写。它结合了动词 let 和宾格代词 us。不过,在现代英语中,我们几乎从不说 let us,除非你是在一部奇幻小说里扮演角色,或者是在大教堂里当牧师。在日常生活中,我们总是用 let's。Formation Pattern
let's 提建议,可能是你今天在英语里做的最简单的一件事了。它遵循一个非常严格又简单的规则。按以下步骤来:
let's 开头。
to,没有 -ing,也没有 -ed)。
Let's go | Lass uns gehen / Vamos
Let's eat | Lass uns essen / Vamos a comer
Let's not stay | Lass uns nicht bleiben / No nos quedemos
let's 后面加上 not。
Let's not + order + sushi again.
do 或 does。就一个简单的 not。简单到感觉像是在作弊。
When To Use It
- 社交时: ‘
Let'sgrab a drink after class.’ - 玩游戏时: ‘
Let'srush the middle lane!’ - 工作时: ‘
Let'stouch base on Monday.’ (这是每个人最喜欢的公司套话,对吧?) - 自言自语时: 有时候我们拖延的时候甚至会对自己用。‘好吧,
let'sstart this essay.’
Let's get lost’。或者在TikTok评论里说 ‘Let's goooo!’ 来表达兴奋。它填补了命令和问题之间的空白。Common Mistakes
to的陷阱: 你可能会想说Let's to go。这是绝对不行的。动词必须是‘裸’的。不允许加to。-ing的陷阱: 避免说Let's going。这听起来像是你卡在一个循环里了。保持简单:Let's go。- 撇号: 人们经常忘了那个小小的
'。如果你写lets,你是在说一只猫lets(让) 它的主人睡懒觉。提建议时要用let's。 - 双重否定: 有些人会尝试说
Let's don't go。虽然你可能在一些非常口语化的方言或歌曲里听到过,但为了你的A2考试和清晰的日常交流,还是坚持用Let's not go吧。
Contrast With Similar Patterns
还有其他提建议的方式,选对一个能让你听起来更地道。
1. Why don't we...?: 这个说法更委婉一些。它是一个问题。Let's 则是一个更自信的提议。
2. How about [verb]-ing?: 这个非常适合用于头脑风暴。‘How about ordering pizza?’
3. Shall we?: 这个非常正式。如果你想给伴侣的父母留下好印象,或者你身处一部古装剧里,可以用这个。
4. Would you like to...?: 这个很有礼貌,并且侧重于对方的意愿。Let's 则侧重于集体活动。
Quick FAQ
我可以只对一个人用 let's 吗?
可以!它对两个人或两百个人都适用。
在工作场合用可以吗?
完全可以。它让你听起来像个有团队精神的队员,而不是一个爱发号施令的经理。
如果我想要非常正式呢?
用 Let us。不过要小心哦,别人可能会以为你在找你的皇冠或魔法棒。
我该如何回应一个 let's 的建议?
‘Yes, let's!’ 或者 ‘I'd rather not’ 或者 ‘Good idea!’
Let's go! 一定是在提建议吗?
不总是!当你最喜欢的球队进球后,它也是一种非常常见的表达‘我太兴奋了!’或‘干得漂亮!’的方式。
Forming Suggestions with Let's
| Type | Structure | Example Verb | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Let's + Base Verb
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go
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Let's go!
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Negative
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Let's not + Base Verb
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stay
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Let's not stay.
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With Tag
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Let's + Base Verb + , shall we?
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start
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Let's start, shall we?
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Formal
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Let us + Base Verb
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pray
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Let us pray.
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Self-Talk
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Let's + see/think
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see
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Let's see...
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Emphatic
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Let's just + Base Verb
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do
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Let's just do it.
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Contractions and Variations
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
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Let us
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Let's
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Standard everyday use
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Let us not
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Let's not
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Standard negative use
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Do not let us
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Don't let's
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Rare/Old-fashioned/British
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Meanings
A contraction of 'let us,' used to make a proposal or suggestion that includes the speaker and the listener(s).
Inclusive Suggestion
Proposing an action for the whole group to perform together.
“Let's watch a movie tonight.”
“Let's go to the beach this weekend.”
Instructional/Polite Command
A way for a leader or teacher to give a command that sounds like a shared activity.
“Let's open our books to page 42.”
“Let's be quiet while the baby is sleeping.”
Self-Encouragement
The speaker talking to themselves to initiate an action.
“Let's see... where did I leave my keys?”
“Let's get to work!”
Formal Invitation
Using the full 'Let us' for high-stakes or ceremonial suggestions.
“Let us pray.”
“Let us consider the consequences of this decision.”
Reference Table
| 类型 | 结构 | 例子 | 意思 |
|---|---|---|---|
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积极建议
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Let's + 动词原形
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Let's go for a walk.
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我建议我们去散步。
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否定建议
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Let's not + 动词原形
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Let's not wait too long.
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我建议我们不要等太久。
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寻求同意 (非正式)
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Let's + 动词原形, shall we?
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Let's grab a coffee, shall we?
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我建议我们去喝咖啡,好吗?
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寻求同意 (一般)
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Let's + 动词原形, okay?
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Let's finish this task, okay?
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我建议我们完成这个任务,好吗?
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常见错误
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❌ Let's + to + 动词
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❌ Let's to eat.
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错误:“Let's” 后面不能加 “to”。
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常见错误
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❌ Let's + -ing 动词
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❌ Let's studying.
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错误:只能用动词原形。
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正式程度
Let us begin the proceedings. (Professional/Social)
Let's start the meeting. (Professional/Social)
Let's get going. (Professional/Social)
Let's get this show on the road. (Professional/Social)
用 “Let's” 提建议
核心结构
- Let's + 动词原形 总是使用动词最简单的形式。
肯定建议
- Let's go! 建议大家一起行动。
- Let's eat pizza. 提议一项共同活动。
否定建议
- Let's not forget. 建议避免某个行动。
- Let's not wait. 提议不要做某事。
主要用途
- 集体活动 和朋友计划有趣的活动。
- 共同决定 一起决定一个行动。
提出建议的方式
决定是否使用 “Let's”
你想建议一项活动吗?
这个建议包括你和至少一个其他人吗?
语境通常是非正式或友好的吗?
“Let's” 的闪光点
社交计划
- • Let's grab coffee.
- • Let's watch a movie.
- • Let's go out tonight.
工作/学习
- • Let's start the meeting.
- • Let's review the notes.
- • Let's take a break.
解决问题
- • Let's think of a solution.
- • Let's not give up.
- • Let's try a new method.
日常决定
- • Let's order takeout.
- • Let's clean the apartment.
- • Let's walk instead.
按水平分级的例句
Let's play!
Let's play!
Let's go home.
Let's go home.
Let's eat pizza.
Let's eat pizza.
Let's dance.
Let's dance.
Let's not watch this movie.
Let's not watch this movie.
Let's meet at the station at 5 PM.
Let's meet at the station at 5 PM.
Let's buy some milk on the way home.
Let's buy some milk on the way home.
Let's not talk about work right now.
Let's not talk about work right now.
Let's take a break for ten minutes, shall we?
Let's take a break for ten minutes, shall we?
Let's try to finish this project by Friday.
Let's try to finish this project by Friday.
Let's see if there are any tickets left.
Let's see if there are any tickets left.
Let's not forget to bring the map.
Let's not forget to bring the map.
Let's assume that the budget is approved.
Let's assume that the budget is approved.
Let's be realistic about our expectations.
Let's be realistic about our expectations.
Let's not get bogged down in the details.
Let's not get bogged down in the details.
Let's just say it wasn't his best performance.
Let's just say it wasn't his best performance.
Let's not lose sight of our primary objective.
Let's not lose sight of our primary objective.
Let us examine the evidence more closely.
Let us examine the evidence more closely.
Let's not pretend this is an easy situation.
Let's not pretend this is an easy situation.
Let's leave it at that for today.
Let's leave it at that for today.
Let us then proceed with a renewed sense of urgency.
Let us then proceed with a renewed sense of urgency.
Let's not, for one moment, believe that this is over.
Let's not, for one moment, believe that this is over.
Let's see... if I recall correctly, the event was in 1994.
Let's see... if I recall correctly, the event was in 1994.
Let us not go gentle into that good night.
Let us not go gentle into that good night.
容易混淆
Learners often confuse the inclusive 'us' with the singular 'me'.
Both are used for suggestions, but 'We should' is a statement of opinion.
They are almost identical in meaning but different in grammar.
常见错误
Let's to go to the park.
Let's go to the park.
Let's going now.
Let's go now.
Let's we eat.
Let's eat.
Let's plays.
Let's play.
Let's don't stop.
Let's not stop.
Let's no go.
Let's not go.
Let's us go.
Let's go.
Let's go, will we?
Let's go, shall we?
Let us go to the movies! (to a friend)
Let's go to the movies!
Let's not to forget.
Let's not forget.
Let's not getting ahead of ourselves.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
句型
Let's ___ this weekend.
Let's not ___ because ___.
Let's ___, shall we?
Let's just say that ___.
Real World Usage
Let's meet at 8!
Let's look at the next slide.
Let's ask the hotel for a map.
Let's order from the new Thai place.
Let's attack the base!
Let's discuss my experience in marketing.
简洁明了最重要!
小心“to”这个小陷阱!
加个小尾巴,更礼貌!
shall we? 或 okay?。比如:"Let's start, shall we?" 这样听起来大家一起商量,更棒!看场合说话哦!
I suggest we... 或者 Would you like to...?,这样更正式、更得体。
用来鼓励大家也很棒!
Smart Tips
Imagine the 'to' is a wall blocking your way. Kick it out! Just say 'Let's' and the action.
Add 'shall we?' to the end. It turns a suggestion into a collaborative request.
Say 'Let's see...' slowly. It's a natural filler that native speakers use all the time.
Don't use 'don't'. Just put 'not' after 'Let's'.
发音
The 's' sound
The 's' in 'Let's' is unvoiced /s/ because it follows the unvoiced /t/.
Reduction
In fast speech, 'Let's' can sound like 'L's' or 'T's'.
Falling Intonation
Let's go. ↘
A standard, confident suggestion.
Rising Intonation (with tag)
Let's go, shall we? ↗
A polite request for agreement.
记住它
记忆技巧
LET'S = Leave Everything, Together Start!
视觉联想
Imagine a group of friends standing in a circle. One person puts their hand in the middle and says 'Let's!' and everyone else puts their hands in too. This represents the inclusive, group nature of the word.
Rhyme
Don't say 'to', don't say 'ing', with 'Let's' the base verb is the thing!
Story
A group of explorers is standing at the edge of a jungle. The leader doesn't say 'You go in!' (Imperative) or 'I am going in' (Statement). Instead, she says 'Let's explore!' and they all step forward together. This shows that 'Let's' is about shared adventure.
Word Web
挑战
Look around you right now. Think of three things you could suggest doing with a friend using 'Let's' (e.g., 'Let's drink water', 'Let's open the window'). Say them out loud!
文化笔记
Using 'Let's' is a key way to show 'politeness through inclusion.' It avoids the bossiness of a direct command.
The tag 'shall we?' is very common in the UK to soften suggestions and make them sound more collaborative or sophisticated.
Americans often use 'Let's' followed by 'just' to emphasize that an action is simple or a good solution to a problem.
From the Old English 'lætan' (to allow/leave) and 'us' (the objective form of 'we').
对话开场白
Let's do something fun this weekend! What do you suggest?
I'm so hungry. Let's find a place to eat.
We have a lot of work to do. Let's make a plan.
Let's imagine we won the lottery. What would we do?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
It's getting late. Let's ___ home.
Find and fix the mistake:
Let's to meet at the library for our project.
Translate into English: 'No olvidemos comprar leche.'
Answer starts with: ["L...
Score: /3
练习题
8 exercisesYou want to suggest going to the cinema.
It's raining. Let's ___ (not / walk) to the park.
Find and fix the mistake:
Let's we start the meeting now.
Open the window.
A: I'm tired of studying. B: ___
You can use 'Let's' to suggest something for only one person (not including yourself).
1. Let's eat. 2. Let's see. 3. Let's not.
not / let's / forget / keys / the
Score: /8
Practice Bank
15 exercisesI'm bored. Let's ___ a new game.
Lets prepare dinner together tonight.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Tomemos un café después de clase.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the beginnings with the correct endings:
The sun is out! Let's ___ outside.
Let's trying a new restaurant tonight.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'No esperemos por ellos.'
Put the words in the correct order:
Connect the suggestion starts with their best endings:
We have a lot of work. Let's ___ focused.
Let's not waiting for permission.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Score: /15
常见问题 (8)
Technically no, but people often say `Let's see...` or `Let's think...` when they are talking to themselves. It's like you are inviting your brain to work with you!
`Let's` is for everyday suggestions. `Let us` is very formal and usually used in speeches, prayers, or when asking for permission (e.g., 'Let us go' meaning 'Release us').
In standard English, no. You should use `Let's not`. However, you might hear `Let's don't` in some American dialects, but it is considered grammatically incorrect in exams and professional writing.
It is a tag question. Because `Let's` is a contraction of `Let us`, the corresponding auxiliary verb for the tag is `shall`. It makes the suggestion sound like a polite question.
Yes! Any action verb works. `Let's be`, `Let's have`, `Let's go`, `Let's study`. Just remember to use the base form.
It is a 'soft' command. It's more of a suggestion because it includes the speaker. It's much more polite than saying 'Go!' or 'Eat!'
You can say 'Yes, let's!' or 'Okay!' or 'I'd rather not.' If you agree, 'Let's!' is a perfect short answer.
No. Even in the negative, you must never use 'to'. It is always `Let's not go`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Vamos a + infinitive / Subjunctive
English uses a fixed particle 'Let's' while Spanish conjugates the verb.
First-person plural imperative (-ons)
French changes the verb ending; English uses 'Let's' + base verb.
Lass uns + infinitive
In German, the infinitive verb usually goes to the end of the sentence.
~mashou
Japanese has different levels of politeness for suggestions; 'Let's' is more versatile.
Hayya bina (هيا بنا)
Arabic is more idiomatic and often implies physical movement.
... ba (... 吧)
English 'Let's' comes at the start; Chinese 'ba' comes at the end.
Learning Path
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