A0 Expressions & Patterns 13 min read 简单

我想要... — 点餐与礼貌请求

想在英语交流中变身“礼貌达人”？学会 "I'd like...« 是第一步！它比 »I want" 更温和，是点餐和请求时的“万能钥匙”。
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'I'd like' to sound polite and professional when asking for things or ordering food.

  • Use 'I'd like' + Noun for objects, like 'I'd like a coffee.'
  • Use 'I'd like to' + Verb for actions, like 'I'd like to go.'
  • Always use the contraction 'I'd' in spoken English to sound natural.
👤 + 🍦 + ❤️ = I'd like...

Overview

你是否曾经站在咖啡店里，心跳加速，担心自己用英语听起来会很粗鲁？我们都经历过。但如果我告诉你，有一个简单的短语几乎每次都管用呢？那就是I'd like…。这是你在点餐或提出请求时，听起来既礼貌又自信的秘诀。
I'd like是友好、礼貌地表达你想要什么的方式。可以把它看作是I want的温和版。它在日常生活中被频繁使用，从早上喝杯咖啡到在商店里寻求帮助。你可以用它来点餐、请求服务，或者谈论你希望做的事情。它是I would like的缩写，但在对话中，I'd like更为常见。使用它可以显示你对谈话对象的尊重。它让你的请求听起来像一个礼貌的建议，而不是一个命令。老实说，如果你在买东西时不知道该说什么，就用I'd like吧。这几乎总是一个绝佳的选择。

How This Grammar Works

那么，这个短语背后有什么魔力呢？这都与一种叫做“条件式”的东西有关。would这个词（或者它的缩写形式'd）使得动词like不那么直接。你不是在陈述一个强硬的事实（I want），而是在表达一个假设的愿望（I would like this, if it's possible）。正是这点小小的距离感让它听起来如此礼貌。它是一种社交缓冲！你不是在强求某样东西；你是在礼貌地请求它。这就像在动词本身里加了一个小小的“please”。它改变了整个句子的感觉，从命令式变为尊重式。尽管这是一个请求，但感觉像是一次对话。这就是为什么它在服务场合如此有用——你向对方表明你视他为一个活生生的人，而不仅仅是给你拿东西的机器人。一点点的礼貌大有裨益，尤其是在你想在飞机上要一个靠窗座位的时候！

Formation Pattern

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它的结构非常简单。你只需要记住两种主要模式：
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请求一个东西（名词）：
3
I'd like + a/an/some + [Noun]
4
I'd like a coffee. (一个可数的单数名词)
5
I'd like an apple. (一个以元音发音开头的可数单数名词)
6
I'd like some water. (一个不可数名词或复数名词)
7
请求一个动作（动词）：
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I'd like + to + [Verb (in its base form)]
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I'd like to make a reservation.
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I'd like to ask a question.
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I'd like to see the menu, please.
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别忘了在句末加上please，这样会更礼貌！这不是必须的，但总是一个很好的点缀。

When To Use It

这个短语是你在许多情况下的多功能工具。每次你都会听起来自然又礼貌。
  • 点餐和饮料： 这是第一大用途。在咖啡馆、餐厅或酒吧。在应用程序上点餐也同样适用。“I'd like the cheeseburger and a cola.”
  • 在商店里提出请求： 当你需要店员帮助时。“I'd like to try this on in a larger size.”
  • 在酒店： 请求服务。“I'd like a wake-up call at 7 AM, please.”
  • 预约： 通过电话或当面。“I'd like to book an appointment with Dr. Evans.”
  • 表达愿望或渴望： 谈论你的希望。“I'd like to travel to Japan someday.” 你可能会在充满希望的Instagram标题中看到这句话。
  • 在专业场合： 在会议中温和地陈述你想做的事情。“I'd like to add a point here.” 这比说“I want to say something”要委婉得多。
基本上，任何时候你需要从别人那里得到什么，并且想表现得友好时，都可以用它。你真的不会过度使用它。

Common Mistakes

这是一个重点，所以我们来弄清楚。最常见的混淆是在I like和I'd like之间。
  • I like coffee. 这是一个普遍的陈述。意思是，你通常喜欢喝咖啡。这是关于你的一个事实。你现在并不是在要咖啡。也许你有一个专门介绍咖啡的博客。我们不知道。
  • I'd like a coffee. 这是一个特定的请求。意思是，你现在想喝一杯咖啡。你正在点单。
错误： 对咖啡师说I like a coffee, please.
为什么错了： 你在告诉他们你的普遍偏好，而不是在点一杯饮料。这会让人困惑。他们可能能理解，但这听起来不自然。
纠正： I'd like a coffee, please.
另一个错误是在would like更合适时使用了want。给朋友发短信？I want pizza没问题。跟刚认识的服务员说话？I'd like a pizza要好得多得多。这表现出更多的尊重。

Contrast With Similar Patterns

英语中有几种请求事物的方式。我们来看看I'd like是如何比较的。想象一下你在一家餐厅。
  • I want a burger.
  • 感觉： 非常直接，几乎是命令。对服务员来说可能听起来粗鲁或幼稚。就像在告诉你妈妈该做什么。可能不是个好主意。
  • 使用它： 也许和亲密的朋友或家人一起时可以，但在服务场合有风险。
  • I'd like a burger.
  • 感觉： 黄金标准。礼貌、清晰、尊重。
  • 使用它： 几乎任何地方。它安全，而且听起来总是不错。
  • Can I have a burger?
  • 感觉： 也非常普遍和礼貌。这是一个真正的问题。比I'd like稍微不那么正式。
  • 使用它： 在大多数与I'd like相同的地方都很好用。这是一个友好的替代方案。
  • I'll have a burger.
  • 感觉： 自信而果断。当你做出选择时使用，通常是在看过菜单之后。这既礼貌又高效。
  • 使用它： 当服务员问“Are you ready to order?”时，这是一个完美的回答。
所以，I want是那个有风险的。I'd like、Can I have和I'll have都是安全、礼貌的选择。I'd like只是其中用途最广的一个。

Quick FAQ

问：I'd like只用于正式场合吗？
答：完全不是！在日常的非正式场合，比如当地的咖啡馆或与同事交谈，这完全正常。它是有礼貌的，不一定是正式的。
问：我可以用I would like代替I'd like吗？
答：可以。I would like是完整形式，稍微更正式和强调。但在口语中，I'd like更常见，听起来更自然。
问：当有人说I'd like a coffee时，正确的回答是什么？
答：如果你是服务员，你会说“Sure, coming right up!”（好的，马上就来！）或“Okay, one coffee. Anything else?”（好的，一杯咖啡。还需要别的吗？）。
问：I'd like必须总是一个问题吗？
答：不是！这是一个陈述句。这是对你想要什么的一个礼貌的陈述。问号在对方的脸上，他们在想如何能帮助你。

Conjugating 'Would Like'

Subject Contraction Full Form Example
I
I'd like
I would like
I'd like a tea.
You
You'd like
You would like
You'd like a coffee.
He/She/It
He'd/She'd like
He/She would like
She'd like a water.
We
We'd like
We would like
We'd like to go.
They
They'd like
They would like
They'd like to stay.

Contractions vs Full Forms

Type Contraction Full Form
Affirmative
I'd like
I would like
Negative
I wouldn't like
I would not like
Question
N/A
Would you like...?

Meanings

A polite way to express a desire or to make a request without sounding demanding or rude.

1

Ordering Food/Drinks

Used in restaurants to tell the server what you want to eat or drink.

“I'd like the steak, please.”

“I'd like a large pizza.”

2

Requesting Actions

Used to tell someone what you want to do or what you want them to do.

“I'd like to check in.”

“I'd like to see the manager.”

3

Expressing Preferences

Used to choose between options politely.

“I'd like the blue one.”

“I'd like a window seat.”

Reference Table

Reference table for 我想要... — 点餐与礼貌请求
句式结构 用法说明 英文例句 中文翻译
`I'd like + 名词`
请求某个物品
`I'd like a coffee.`
我想要一杯咖啡。
`I'd like + to + 动词`
请求做一个动作
`I'd like to pay.`
我想买单。
`I'd like some + 不可数名词`
请求不确定数量的东西
`I'd like some water.`
我想要点水。
`I'd like + 复数名词`
请求多个物品
`I'd like two tickets.`
我想要两张票。
`I wouldn't like...`
礼貌地拒绝
`I wouldn't like any.`
我不想要。
`I'd like... please`
增加礼貌语气
`I'd like the bill, please.`
请给我账单。

正式程度

正式
I would like a glass of water, if you please.

I would like a glass of water, if you please. (Restaurant)

中性
I'd like a water, please.

I'd like a water, please. (Restaurant)

非正式
Can I get a water?

Can I get a water? (Restaurant)

俚语
Gimme a water.

Gimme a water. (Restaurant)

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按水平分级的例句

1

I'd like a coffee, please.

I would like a coffee.

2

I'd like a menu.

I would like a menu.

3

I'd like a taxi.

I would like a taxi.

4

I'd like a salad.

I would like a salad.

1

I'd like to pay by card.

I want to pay using a credit card.

2

Would you like some tea?

Do you want some tea?

3

I'd like to see the room.

I want to look at the room.

4

We'd like to order now.

We are ready to order.

1

I'd like you to meet my manager.

I want to introduce you to my manager.

2

I'd like to know more about the job.

I am interested in job details.

3

I'd like to make a reservation for two.

I want to book a table.

4

I'd like to clarify one point.

I want to make something clear.

1

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

I wish I had seen his expression.

2

I'd like to think that we are friends.

I hope/believe we are friends.

3

I'd like to suggest a different approach.

I want to propose something else.

4

I'd like to be considered for the role.

I want you to think of me for the job.

1

I'd like to have been given the opportunity to explain.

I wish I was allowed to explain earlier.

2

I'd like to think I'm not that naive.

I believe I am more clever than that.

3

I'd like to draw your attention to the fine print.

Please look at the small details.

4

I'd like to propose a toast to the bride.

Let's drink to celebrate the bride.

1

I'd like to have thought my contribution was valued.

I used to hope my work mattered.

2

I'd like to see anyone try to best that record.

I don't think anyone can beat it.

3

I'd like to believe in the inherent goodness of people.

I try to have faith in humanity.

4

I'd like to have been a fly on the wall during that meeting.

I wish I could have overheard them.

容易混淆

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 对比 I like vs I'd like

Learners often forget the 'd, changing the meaning from a request to a general preference.

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 对比 I'd like vs I want

Both mean the same thing, but 'I want' is too direct for strangers.

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 对比 I'd like vs I'd love

I'd love is just a stronger version of I'd like.

常见错误

✗

I like a coffee.

✓

I'd like a coffee.

Without 'd, it means you enjoy coffee generally, not that you want one now.
✗

I want a coffee.

✓

I'd like a coffee, please.

Too direct and can sound rude to service staff.
✗

I'd like go.

✓

I'd like to go.

You must use 'to' before a verb.
✗

He'd likes a tea.

✓

He'd like a tea.

The word 'like' does not take an 's' after 'would'.
✗

Do you like a drink?

✓

Would you like a drink?

Use 'Would' for offering something now.
✗

I'd like a water please.

✓

I'd like some water / a bottle of water.

Water is uncountable, though 'a water' is becoming common in cafes.
✗

I'd like that you help me.

✓

I'd like you to help me.

English uses the 'Object + to + Verb' pattern, not a 'that' clause here.
✗

I'd liked to go.

✓

I'd like to have gone.

To express a past desire that didn't happen, use the perfect infinitive.

句型

I'd like a ___, please.

I'd like to ___.

Would you like ___?

I'd like you to ___.

Real World Usage

Ordering at Starbucks constant

I'd like a tall latte, please.

Checking into a Hotel very common

I'd like to check in. I have a reservation.

Shopping for clothes common

I'd like to try this on in a medium.

At the Doctor occasional

I'd like to make an appointment for Tuesday.

On a Food App very common

I'd like to add extra cheese.

Job Interview occasional

I'd like to ask about the company culture.

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别忘了加个 'Please'

在请求的结尾加个 please，礼貌度直接拉满。这就像给对话加了颗糖，没人会拒绝你： "I'd like a tea, please."
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避开 'I want...'

直接说 I want... 听起来非常生硬，甚至有点像在命令别人。除非是跟铁哥们，否则永远选 "I'd like...«： »I'd like a menu."
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试试角色扮演

试着和朋友演练点餐或问路。多说几次 "I'd like...«，下次在西餐厅你就不会紧张得说不出话啦！ »I'd like to see the wine list."
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礼貌是社交货币

在英语文化里，委婉的表达代表了对他人的尊重。使用 "I'd like...« 能让你的社交互动更顺滑、更愉快。 »I'd like some help, please."
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留意 'd like 的发音

老外说得快时，"I'd like« 听起来很像 »eyed like«。看美剧时留意这个发音，能帮你更好地理解对话！ »I'd like to go."

Smart Tips

Start your sentence with 'I'd like' instead of 'Give me'.

Give me the chicken. → I'd like the chicken, please.

Use 'Would you like' to sound like a perfect host.

Do you want a seat? → Would you like a seat?

Use the 'I'd like you to' pattern to avoid sounding bossy.

Send me the report. → I'd like you to send me the report when you have a moment.

Remember: 'I like' = general hobby. 'I'd like' = specific request now.

I like a coffee (I am a coffee lover). → I'd like a coffee (I am thirsty now).

发音

/aɪd/

The 'd' sound

The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It sounds like a tiny stop at the end of 'I'.

I'd-like

Linking

The 'd' in 'I'd' often links to the 'l' in 'like'.

Polite Request

I'd like a ↗ coffee, please ↘.

Rising on the object, falling on please.

记住它

记忆技巧

I'D LIKE is the 'Polite Pike'—it always swims smoothly in a restaurant.

视觉联想

Imagine yourself wearing a tuxedo or a fancy dress. When you are dressed nicely, you use 'I'd like'. When you are in pajamas at home, you can say 'I want'.

Rhyme

Don't be rude, don't be a hike, just say 'Please, I'd like'.

Story

A traveler named Tom went to London. He said 'I want beer' and the waiter was sad. Then Tom said 'I'd like a beer, please' and the waiter smiled and gave him a free snack.

Word Web

PoliteRequestRestaurantWouldLikePleaseOrder

挑战

Go to a cafe today (or pretend to) and order three different things using 'I'd like...'. Don't forget to say 'please' at the end!

文化笔记

In the UK, 'I'd like' is almost always followed by 'please'. Omitting 'please' can be seen as very rude.

Americans use 'I'd like' frequently, but also use 'Can I get...?' which is slightly more informal but still polite.

Australians might use 'I'd love...' to show more enthusiasm for the choice.

The phrase comes from the Old English 'wolde' (past of will) and 'lician' (to please).

对话开场白

“

What would you like to eat for dinner tonight?

“

If you could travel anywhere, where would you like to go?

“

What would you like to change about your city?

“

I'd like you to describe your dream job.

日记主题

Write a list of 5 things you'd like to buy this month.
Describe your perfect vacation. Where would you like to stay and what would you like to do?
Write a polite email to a hotel asking for a room upgrade.
Reflect on your life goals. What would you like to have achieved by this time next year?

常见错误

Incorrect

正确

Incorrect

正确

Incorrect

正确

Incorrect

正确

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Test Yourself

选择正确的形式

I ___ a glass of water, please.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
'Would like'（或其缩写 'd like）是请求某物时的礼貌表达。'Want' 听起来可能不太礼貌。
找出并修正错误 Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She'd like go to the park.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She'd like to go to the park.
当表达想要做一个动作时，在 'I'd like' 之后的动词前一定要加 'to'。
输入正确的英文句子 翻译

翻译成英文：'我想要一个苹果。'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'd like an apple.","I would like an apple."]
在请求物品时，'I'd like' 是 '我想要' 的最得体翻译。
哪句话是正确的？ 多项选择

选择正确的句子：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a pizza, please.
'I'd like' 用于请求；'I want' 太直接；'I like' 表达的是普遍的爱好，而不是当下的请求。

Score: /4

练习题

8 exercises
Choose the most polite way to order. 多项选择

You are in a restaurant. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a salad.
'I'd like' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Fill in the missing word.

I'd like ___ pay by credit card.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We use 'to' before a verb after 'I'd like'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

He'd likes a glass of juice.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
After 'would' (the 'd), the verb 'like' never takes an 's'.
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

like / I'd / to / a / make / reservation

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to make a reservation
The order is Subject + 'd like + to + Verb + Object.
Match the request to the context. Match Pairs

1. I'd like a room. 2. I'd like a table. 3. I'd like a ticket.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Hotel, 2-Restaurant, 3-Train Station
These are common nouns used with 'I'd like' in specific places.
Which question is an offer? 多项选择

You want to give your friend some water.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some water?
'Would you like' is the polite way to offer something.
Complete the negative form.

I ___ like any dessert, thank you.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: wouldn't
The negative of 'would like' is 'wouldn't like'.
Choose the correct B1 level structure. 多项选择

I want you to call me later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like you to call me later.
The pattern is 'I'd like + person + to + verb'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
选择正确的形式 填空

We ___ to visit the museum tomorrow.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
找出并修正错误 Error Correction

I'd like ask a question.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to ask a question.
哪句话是正确的？ 多项选择

选择正确的句子：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He'd like a coffee.
输入正确的英文句子 翻译

翻译成英文：'我想更多地了解这个项目。'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'd like to know more about this program.","I would like to know more about this program."]
单词排序 Sentence Reorder

将这些单词连成句子：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to book a table.
连连看 Match Pairs

将请求的开头与正确的结尾匹配：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
完成这个礼貌请求。 填空

We ___ to order some dessert, please.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
修正这个不礼貌的句子。 Error Correction

I want two coffees.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like two coffees.
识别正确的表达方式。 多项选择

哪种是买单时最礼貌的方式？

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like the bill, please.
翻译这个常用请求。 翻译

翻译成英文：'我想去机场。'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'd like to go to the airport.","I would like to go to the airport."]
组成一个礼貌的句子。 Sentence Reorder

将这些单词连成句子：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like some information, please.
配对礼貌请求与其含义。 Match Pairs

将请求与它的真实意图匹配。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

常见问题 (8)

Yes, the meaning is the same, but `I'd like` is much more polite and suitable for public places.

Yes, but it sounds very formal. In normal conversation, almost everyone says `I'd like`.

Only if a verb follows. `I'd like a coffee` (Noun - no 'to'). `I'd like to drink` (Verb - use 'to').

Yes, with close friends and family, `I want` is perfectly normal and not rude.

You can say `Yes, please` or `No, thank you`. You can also say `I'd love one!`

It is a contraction of the word `would`.

No, for the past you usually say `I wanted` or `I would have liked`.

Yes, it is very common in professional emails to make polite requests.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me gustaría

Spanish uses a reflexive structure (It would please me).

French high

Je voudrais

French is a single conjugated verb, English uses a helper 'would'.

German high

Ich möchte

German 'möchte' is often treated as a modal verb.

Japanese moderate

〜をお願いします (-o onegaishimasu)

Japanese focuses on the act of 'humbly requesting' rather than 'liking'.

Arabic moderate

أود أن (Awaddu an)

Arabic often requires a 'that' clause (an) before the verb.

Chinese moderate

我想 (Wǒ xiǎng)

Chinese does not have a conditional tense like 'would'.

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