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使用“Let's”提出建议

'Let's' 是你用英语和大家“一起做”事情的“建议”小帮手!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'Let's' plus 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 go.'
  • Never use 'to' after 'Let's': say 'Let's eat', not 'Let's to eat'.
Let's + 🏃‍♂️ (Base Verb) = 🤝 (Shared Action)

Overview

你是否曾有过这样的尴尬时刻:你想邀请某人做某事,但说“你想不想...?”又觉得有点太正式了?Let's 是你的新好朋友。这是英语中提议集体活动最简单、最自然的方式。
Let's 是提出友好建议和邀请的关键。它是 Let us 的缩写,表示你想和别人一起做某项活动。可以把它想象成一个建立团队精神的词。你不是在告诉别人该做什么(像命令一样);你是在邀请他们加入你。无论是在决定午餐、挑选电影,还是开始一个项目,Let's 都能让大家达成一致。它在日常聊天、社交媒体,甚至非正式的工作场合都超级常见。如果你想在英语中听起来友好自然,这个小词就是纯金。它可能比英语中任何其他东西引发了更多的有趣冒险。也许吧。

Word Order Rules

这个结构非常简单,几乎从不改变。你只需把 Let's 放在句首。后面的动词永远是原形(不带 to 的不定式)。没有 s,没有 ing,没有 ed。就是纯粹、简单的动词。这使它成为最容易学习的语法模式之一。说真的,你不可能在这部分搞砸。你的大脑可以用这个稍微休息一下。它就是一条直线:Let's + 动作
  • Let's + [动词原形] + (句子剩余部分)
  • 例子:Let's go to the cinema.
  • 例子:Let's order pizza.
这个简单的顺序使它非常有用。它快速、清晰,并且直奔主题。不用担心复杂的动词变位!

How This Grammar Works

在幕后,Let'sLet us 的缩写。这里的 let 这个词是一个动词,意思是“允许”或“准许”。所以,当你说“Let's go”时,你字面上的意思就是“让我们去吧”。但在现代英语中,没有人会这么想。它已经演变成一个固定的短语,用来提出包括你(说话者)在内的建议。它创造了一种团结和共同目标的感觉。你不仅仅是在下达命令;你是在组建一个团队。这就是说“冲杯咖啡”(命令)和“Let's make a coffee”(邀请)之间的区别。这是终极的软性推销,让你的想法听起来像是团队灵感的绝妙瞬间。即使这从头到尾都是你的主意。很狡猾,对吧?

Formation Pattern

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以下是如何用 Let's 构建句子。就像1-2-3一样简单。
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Let's 开始:这是你提出任何包含你自己的建议时的固定起始模块。
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加上动词原形:这是你建议的主要动作。不要改变动词的形式。想 goeatwatchplay。而不是 goingeats
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加上细节:用任何其他必要的信息来完成句子,比如地点、时间或内容。
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例子分解:
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建议想法:看电影。
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第1步:Let's
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第2步:watch
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第3步:a movie.
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最终句子:Let's watch a movie.
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就这么简单。你都可以教给一只猫。当然,前提是那只猫对制定计划感兴趣。

Pattern Variations

虽然基本形式很简单,但也有一些有用的变体需要了解。
  • 否定建议:要建议*不*做某事,你只需在 Let's 后面加上 not。结构是 Let's not + [动词原形]。这是礼貌地说“坏主意”的完美方式。例如,Let's not forget the tickets. 或者,如果你的朋友建议爬一棵看起来很危险的树,Let's not do that.
  • 添加附加问句:为了让你的建议更柔和、更礼貌,你可以在句末加上 shall we?。这将你的建议变成一个寻求同意的问题。例如,Let's go, shall we? 这在英式英语中很常见,听起来更正式一些。这就像在问:“我们都同意这件事,对吧?”
  • do 强调:在非常口语化的言语中,你可能会听到人们说 Let's do...,后面跟一个名词短语。例如,不说 Let's get lunch,你可能会听到 Let's do lunch. 这是一个随意的、听起来很现代的捷径。Let's do coffee sometime.

Real Conversations

让我们看看这在现实世界中是如何运作的。这里有几个小对话。

对话1:在WhatsApp上制定晚间计划

阿雅:我好无聊啊。我们今晚该做什么?

本:没主意。我只是在刷Netflix。

阿雅:哦哦,Let's watch《怪奇物语》的新一季吧!

本:好主意!Let's order个披萨吧。

阿雅:完美!

对话2:在咖啡店

玛丽亚:这里人太多了。

克洛伊:是啊,我没看到有空桌子。Let's get我们的咖啡外带吧。

玛丽亚:好的。不过,Let's not在这长队里等了。Let's试试街对面的咖啡馆吧。

克洛伊:好主意。

对话3:在Zoom团队会议期间

经理:我们今天有很多内容要讨论。Let's begin, shall we?

团队成员:在我们开始之前,let's快速回顾一下上周的行动项目。

经理:说得好。Let's先做那个。

Common Mistakes

这个模式很简单,但一些常见的陷阱会困住学习者。以下是如何避免它们。
  1. 1Let's 后面加 to:这是最常见的错误。Let's 后面的动词永远是原形。
  • ✗ 错误:Let's to go to the beach.
  • ✓ 正确:Let's go to the beach.
  1. 1使用 -ing 形式:绝不要在 Let's 后面使用动名词或现在分词。
  • ✗ 错误:Let's watching a movie.
  • ✓ 正确:Let's watch a movie.
  1. 1混淆 Let'sLetsLet's 是一个建议(Let us)。Lets(没有撇号)是动词“let”的第三人称单数形式,意思是“允许”。
  • ✗ 错误:My mom lets go to the party.(我妈妈允许去?不通。)
  • ✓ 正确:My mom lets me go to the party.(她允许我去。)
  • ✓ 正确:Let's go to the party.(一个我们一起去的建议。)
避开这些错误会让你听起来自然得多。这是教科书和真实对话的区别!

Quick FAQ

问:Let's 是正式还是非正式的?
答:它通常是非正式和友好的。你会和朋友、家人以及你熟悉的同事一起使用它。对于一个非常正式的建议,你可能会说“I suggest that we...”
问:我能只用 Let's 谈论我自己吗?
答:不,绝对不能。Let's 总是包括说话者和至少另外一个人。如果你是给自己许可,你会说“I'll just...”或“I'm going to...”
问:Let's goWe should go 有什么区别?
答:Let's go 是一个直接的、*现在*就去的邀请。We should go 是一个建议或义务的陈述。它带有一点更严肃或劝告的语气。Let's go 更有趣!

Forming Suggestions with Let's

Type Marker Verb Form Example
Affirmative
Let's
Base (Go)
Let's go.
Negative
Let's not
Base (Wait)
Let's not wait.
Formal Affirmative
Let us
Base (Pray)
Let us pray.
Formal Negative
Let us not
Base (Forget)
Let us not forget.
With Tag
Let's... shall we?
Base (Start)
Let's start, shall we?

Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage
Let us
Let's
99% of all situations
Let us not
Let's not
Standard negative

Meanings

A contraction of 'let us' used to make a suggestion or proposal that includes the speaker and the listener.

1

Direct Suggestion

Proposing an immediate action for the group.

“Let's go to the park.”

“Let's watch a movie.”

2

Polite Command

A way for a person in authority to give a soft instruction to a group.

“Let's all be quiet now.”

“Let's open our books to page ten.”

3

Rhetorical/Formal Invitation

Using the full 'Let us' for dramatic or formal emphasis in speeches.

“Let us pray.”

“Let us never forget this day.”

Reference Table

Reference table for 使用“Let's”提出建议
用法 结构 例子 含义
肯定建议
Let's + 动词原形
Let's eat pizza.
我们应该吃披萨。
否定建议
Let's + not + 动词原形
Let's not wait.
我们不应该等待。
简单行动
Let's + 动词原形
Let's go!
我们现在就走!
计划安排
Let's + 动词原形 + 宾语
Let's study together.
我们应该一起学习。
提出新想法
Let's + 动词原形 + 修饰语
Let's try something new.
我们应该尝试一些新事物。
避免行动
Let's not + 动词原形 + 宾语
Let's not worry about it.
我们不应该为此担心。

正式程度

正式
Let us depart.

Let us depart. (Leaving a party)

中性
Let's go.

Let's go. (Leaving a party)

非正式
Let's head out.

Let's head out. (Leaving a party)

俚语
Let's bounce.

Let's bounce. (Leaving a party)

'Let's' 建议思维导图

Let's (建议)

用法

  • 计划 Let's meet.
  • 工作 Let's finish.
  • 娱乐 Let's play.

结构

  • Let's + 动词原形 Let's go.
  • Let's not + 动词原形 Let's not wait.

核心思想

  • “我们”的活动 You and me doing something.
  • 邀请 Suggesting an action.

提议行动:'Let's' 与其他表达方式对比

Let's (包括我,直接,随意)
Let's go. Includes me, direct, casual.
Let's eat. Group action, inclusive.
How about...? (更开放,不强调“我们”)
How about pizza? Noun or -ing verb.
How about going? More open-ended, less 'we'.
Shall we...? (更正式,礼貌)
Shall we begin? More formal, polite.
Shall we leave? Less common casually.
Why don't we...? (更柔和的建议,寻求同意)
Why don't we try? Softer suggestion, seeking agreement.
Why don't we rest? Very friendly, collaborative.

决定是否使用 'Let's'

1

你想建议一个行动吗?

YES
继续。
NO
不要使用 'Let's'。
2

这个行动包括你和至少另一个人吗?

YES
使用 'Let's' + 动词原形。
NO
使用其他建议短语(例如,'You should...','How about...?')。
3

动词是原形吗(没有 -s, -ing, -ed)?

YES
太棒了!你的建议准备好了!
NO
将动词改为原形。

何时使用 'Let's'

休闲计划

  • Let's grab coffee.
  • Let's watch a movie.
  • Let's go shopping.
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工作/学习

  • Let's review this.
  • Let's meet later.
  • Let's finish the task.
🎉

娱乐活动

  • Let's play games.
  • Let's sing karaoke.
  • Let's explore the city.
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否定建议

  • Let's not wait.
  • Let's not argue.
  • Let's not worry.

按水平分级的例句

1

Let's go!

¡Vamos!

2

Let's eat.

Vamos a comer.

3

Let's play.

Vamos a jugar.

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Let's dance.

Vamos a bailar.

1

Let's not wait for him.

No lo esperemos.

2

Let's meet at 6:00 PM.

Reunámonos a las 6:00 PM.

3

Let's buy some water.

Compremos algo de agua.

4

Let's not watch this movie.

No veamos esta película.

1

Let's take a break, shall we?

Tomemos un descanso, ¿de acuerdo?

2

Let's not make a big deal out of it.

No hagamos un gran problema de esto.

3

Let's see what happens next.

Veamos qué pasa después.

4

Let's try a different approach.

Probemos un enfoque diferente.

1

Let's assume for a moment that he's right.

Supongamos por un momento que tiene razón.

2

Let's not jump to conclusions just yet.

No saquemos conclusiones todavía.

3

Let's circle back to this topic later.

Volvamos a este tema más tarde.

4

Let's be clear about our goals.

Seamos claros sobre nuestros objetivos.

1

Let's not mince words; the situation is dire.

No nos andemos con rodeos; la situación es grave.

2

Let's delve deeper into the historical context.

Profundicemos más en el contexto histórico.

3

Let's not lose sight of the primary objective.

No perdamos de vista el objetivo principal.

4

Let's put our heads together and find a solution.

Pensemos juntos y encontremos una solución.

1

Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness.

No busquemos satisfacer nuestra sed de libertad bebiendo de la copa de la amargura.

2

Let's not pretend that this was an unforeseen consequence.

No pretendamos que esto fue una consecuencia imprevista.

3

Let's, for the sake of argument, posit a different reality.

Supongamos, por el bien del argumento, una realidad diferente.

4

Let us proceed with the utmost caution.

Procedamos con la máxima cautela.

容易混淆

Making Suggestions with 'Let's' 对比 Let's vs. Let

Learners confuse 'Let's' (suggestion) with 'Let' (allow).

Making Suggestions with 'Let's' 对比 Let's vs. Why don't we

Both make suggestions, but one is a statement and one is a question.

Making Suggestions with 'Let's' 对比 Let's vs. We should

One is an invitation, the other is a recommendation.

常见错误

Let's to go.

Let's go.

Do not use 'to' after 'Let's'.

Let's we eat.

Let's eat.

The 's' already means 'us' (we).

Let's going.

Let's go.

Use the base verb, not the -ing form.

Let's no eat.

Let's not eat.

Use 'not' for negatives, not 'no'.

Let's don't go.

Let's not go.

We don't use 'don't' with 'Let's'.

Let's shall we go.

Let's go, shall we?

The question tag must come at the end.

Let us not to forget.

Let us not forget.

Even in formal 'Let us', the 'to' is omitted.

句型

Let's ___.

Let's not ___.

Let's ___ at ___.

Let's ___, shall we?

Real World Usage

Texting a friend constant

Let's meet at the mall!

Business Meeting very common

Let's look at the next slide.

Ordering Food common

Let's get the large pizza.

Travel/Navigation very common

Let's turn left here.

Social Media common

Let's hit 500 likes!

Classroom constant

Let's open our books.

💡

动词要用最简单的形式!

在 'Let's' 后面,动词总是用它的原形(不带 'to' 的不定式)。没有 '-s',没有 '-ed',也没有 '-ing'——就是最原始的动作动词。这就像一个语言快捷键,让你听起来更自然!"Let's play games."
⚠️

别把 'Let's' 和 'Lets' 搞混了!

'Let's' (带撇号) 是 'Let us' 的缩写,用来提出建议。'Lets' (不带撇号) 的意思是“他/她/它允许”。比如,'My boss lets me work from home.' 意思大不同哦!"Let's go."
🎯

否定形式超级简单!

想建议“不要”做某事吗?只需在 'Let's' 后面直接加上 'not',再接动词原形。比如,'Let's not wait too long!' 或者 'Let's not worry about it.' 是不是很简单?"Let's not forget."
🌍

万能的破冰小能手!

在英语文化中,'Let's' 是一种友好且包容的提议活动的方式。它能轻松地建立联系、制定计划,并营造一种“我们一起做”的氛围。"Let's have coffee."
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记住,它包括“你”在内!

'Let's' 的核心意思是“你和我”或“我们”应该做这件事。如果你只想建议别人做(比如 'You should go'),那就需要用其他短语,而不是 'Let's'。"Let's share."

Smart Tips

Add 'maybe' before 'Let's' to make it a softer suggestion.

Let's change the plan. Maybe let's change the plan.

Use the full 'Let us' to create a sense of importance and unity.

Let's work for a better future. Let us work for a better future.

Add ', shall we?' to the end of your suggestion.

Let's start. Let's start, shall we?

Use 'Let's go!' as an exclamation, even if you aren't literally going anywhere.

I am happy we won. We won! Let's go!

发音

/lɛts/

The 's' Sound

The 's' in 'Let's' is a sharp /s/ sound, not a /z/.

Let's_eat (sounds like Let-seat)

Linking

When the next word starts with a vowel, link the 's'.

Rising Enthusiasm

Let's GO! ↗

Conveys excitement and energy.

记住它

记忆技巧

Let's = 'Let us'. If you can't say 'Let us', don't use 'Let's'!

视觉联想

Imagine a giant magnet labeled 'Let's' pulling a group of people toward a pizza. The magnet only works if the people are together.

Rhyme

To make a plan for me and you, 'Let's' plus the verb is what we do!

Story

A group of friends is standing in the rain. One says 'Go home!' and everyone is sad. Another says 'Let's go home!' and everyone smiles and runs together.

Word Web

Let'sSuggestionTogetherActionInvitationInclusiveBase Verb

挑战

Look at the person next to you (or imagine a friend) and make 3 suggestions using 'Let's' for things to do this weekend.

文化笔记

Very direct and common. Used frequently in sports and business to build team spirit.

Often softened with 'shall we?' to sound less bossy and more polite.

Often used with 'reckon' to check agreement.

From Old English 'lætan' (to allow/leave) and 'us' (we).

对话开场白

I'm hungry. What should we do?

The weather is beautiful today!

I'm so tired of studying.

Our project is due tomorrow and we aren't finished.

日记主题

Write 5 things you want to do with your best friend this weekend.
Imagine you are a tour guide. Suggest a schedule for a day in your city.
Write a dialogue between two people trying to decide which movie to watch. Use negatives.
Write a short motivational speech for a team that just lost a game.

常见错误

Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确

Test Yourself

选择正确的形式来完成建议。

It's a beautiful day! Let's ___ outside.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
在 'Let's' 后面,我们总是使用动词的原形。'Go' 是正确的动词原形。
找出并改正句子中的错误。 Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's eating pizza for dinner tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's eat pizza for dinner tonight.
'Let's' 后面的动词必须是原形 ('eat'),而不是 '-ing' 形式 ('eating')。
哪个句子正确地提出了建议? 多项选择

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's watch the game.
'Let's' 要求动词使用原形 ('watch')。'-s' 形式和 '-ing' 形式在这里都不正确。
将句子翻译成英文,使用 'Let's'。 翻译

Translate into English: 'No esperemos mucho tiempo.'

Answer starts with: ["L...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's not wait too long.","Let's not wait a long time."]
要提出否定建议,将 'not' 放在 'Let's' 和动词原形 'wait' 之间。

Score: /4

练习题

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'go'.

It is late. Let's ___ home.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
After 'Let's', we use the base form of the verb.
Which sentence is correct? 多项选择

Choose the correct negative suggestion.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not wait.
The negative form is 'Let's not' + base verb.
Fix the error in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's to eat pizza.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's eat pizza.
Remove the 'to' after 'Let's'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

not / let's / forget / keys / the

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not forget the keys.
The order is Let's + not + verb + object.
Translate 'Vamos a bailar' into English. 翻译

Translate to English:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's dance.
'Let's' is the standard way to translate 'Vamos a' for suggestions.
Match the suggestion to the context. Match Pairs

Context: You are tired.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's rest.
Resting is the logical suggestion for being tired.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: I'm bored. B: ___ watch a movie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's
'Let's' is used to suggest an activity to a friend.
Which of these is a correct 'Let's' sentence? Grammar Sorting

Identify the correct structure.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's be quiet.
'Be' is the base form of the verb 'to be'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

11 exercises
用正确的动词形式完成句子。 填空

It's getting late. Let's ___ home now.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
选择正确的动词来完成建议。 填空

The meeting starts soon. Let's ___ the agenda.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: review
找出并改正句子中的错误。 Error Correction

Let's not talking so loudly in the library.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not talk so loudly in the library.
改正这个建议中的动词形式。 Error Correction

Let's buys some fresh fruit at the market.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's buy some fresh fruit at the market.
选择正确的句子。 多项选择

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's play video games.
将西班牙语建议翻译成地道的英语。 翻译

Translate into English: 'Vamos a reunirnos pronto.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's meet soon."]
将句子翻译成英语,确保 'Let's' 用法正确。 翻译

Translate into English: 'No discutamos por cosas pequeñas.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's not argue about small things.","Let's not argue over small things."]
将这些单词排列成一个符合逻辑的句子。 Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a logical sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go for a walk
重新排列单词以形成正确的否定建议。 Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not argue about this
将每个肯定建议与其否定对应项匹配。 Match Pairs

匹配建议:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
将情景与最合适的 'Let's' 建议匹配。 Match Pairs

匹配情景:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /11

常见问题 (8)

No, 'Let's' always includes 'us'. If you are talking about yourself, use 'I will' or 'I'm going to'.

Neither is more 'correct', but 'Let's' is much more natural. 'Let us' sounds like a king or a priest speaking.

In English, 'Let' is a causative verb that takes a bare infinitive (no 'to'). It's just a rule of the language!

You can say 'Yes, let's!' or 'Okay!' or 'I'd rather not.'

In very old or British English, you might hear 'Don't let's', but 'Let's not' is the standard everywhere today.

Yes, it's great for suggesting a meeting time. 'Let's meet on Tuesday at 10 AM.'

'Let's go' is a suggestion. 'Shall we go?' is a question asking for permission or agreement.

It is common in some American dialects, but it is grammatically incorrect in standard English. Stick to 'Let's not'.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Vamos a + infinitive / Subjunctive

English doesn't change the verb ending.

French high

1st person plural imperative

English uses the marker 'Let's' instead of a verb conjugation.

German high

Lass uns + infinitive

German changes 'Lass' to 'Lassen Sie' in formal situations.

Japanese moderate

-mashou

Japanese '-mashou' can sometimes mean 'I will', whereas 'Let's' always includes 'us'.

Arabic partial

Hayya bina / Yalla

'Yalla' is more versatile and can mean 'hurry up' or 'okay'. 'Let's' is strictly for suggestions.

Chinese low

...ba

The suggestion marker is at the end in Chinese, but at the start in English.

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