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'.
Overview
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
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'sgoto the cinema. - 例子:
Let'sorderpizza.
How This Grammar Works
Let's 是 Let 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
Let's 构建句子。就像1-2-3一样简单。
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。
go、eat、watch、play。而不是 going 或 eats。
Let's
watch
a movie.
Let's watch a movie.
Pattern Variations
- 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?”
- 用
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
- 1在
Let'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混淆
Let's和Lets:Let'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。)
Quick FAQ
Let's 是正式还是非正式的?Let's 谈论我自己吗?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...”Let's go 和 We should go 有什么区别?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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Let's
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Base (Go)
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Let's go.
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Negative
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Let's not
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Base (Wait)
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Let's not wait.
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Formal Affirmative
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Let us
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Base (Pray)
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Let us pray.
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Formal Negative
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Let us not
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Base (Forget)
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Let us not forget.
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With Tag
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Let's... shall we?
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Base (Start)
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Let's start, shall we?
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Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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Let us
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Let's
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99% of all situations
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Let us not
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Let's not
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Standard negative
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Meanings
A contraction of 'let us' used to make a suggestion or proposal that includes the speaker and the listener.
Direct Suggestion
Proposing an immediate action for the group.
“Let's go to the park.”
“Let's watch a movie.”
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.”
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
| 用法 | 结构 | 例子 | 含义 |
|---|---|---|---|
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肯定建议
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Let's + 动词原形
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Let's eat pizza.
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我们应该吃披萨。
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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.
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我们不应该等待。
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简单行动
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Let's + 动词原形
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Let's go!
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我们现在就走!
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计划安排
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Let's + 动词原形 + 宾语
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Let's study together.
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我们应该一起学习。
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提出新想法
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Let's + 动词原形 + 修饰语
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Let's try something new.
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我们应该尝试一些新事物。
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避免行动
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Let's not + 动词原形 + 宾语
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Let's not worry about it.
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我们不应该为此担心。
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正式程度
Let us depart. (Leaving a party)
Let's go. (Leaving a party)
Let's head out. (Leaving a party)
Let's bounce. (Leaving a party)
'Let's' 建议思维导图
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
决定是否使用 'Let's'
你想建议一个行动吗?
这个行动包括你和至少另一个人吗?
动词是原形吗(没有 -s, -ing, -ed)?
何时使用 'Let's'
休闲计划
- • Let's grab coffee.
- • Let's watch a movie.
- • Let's go shopping.
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.
否定建议
- • Let's not wait.
- • Let's not argue.
- • Let's not worry.
按水平分级的例句
Let's go!
¡Vamos!
Let's eat.
Vamos a comer.
Let's play.
Vamos a jugar.
Let's dance.
Vamos a bailar.
Let's not wait for him.
No lo esperemos.
Let's meet at 6:00 PM.
Reunámonos a las 6:00 PM.
Let's buy some water.
Compremos algo de agua.
Let's not watch this movie.
No veamos esta película.
Let's take a break, shall we?
Tomemos un descanso, ¿de acuerdo?
Let's not make a big deal out of it.
No hagamos un gran problema de esto.
Let's see what happens next.
Veamos qué pasa después.
Let's try a different approach.
Probemos un enfoque diferente.
Let's assume for a moment that he's right.
Supongamos por un momento que tiene razón.
Let's not jump to conclusions just yet.
No saquemos conclusiones todavía.
Let's circle back to this topic later.
Volvamos a este tema más tarde.
Let's be clear about our goals.
Seamos claros sobre nuestros objetivos.
Let's not mince words; the situation is dire.
No nos andemos con rodeos; la situación es grave.
Let's delve deeper into the historical context.
Profundicemos más en el contexto histórico.
Let's not lose sight of the primary objective.
No perdamos de vista el objetivo principal.
Let's put our heads together and find a solution.
Pensemos juntos y encontremos una solución.
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.
Let's not pretend that this was an unforeseen consequence.
No pretendamos que esto fue una consecuencia imprevista.
Let's, for the sake of argument, posit a different reality.
Supongamos, por el bien del argumento, una realidad diferente.
Let us proceed with the utmost caution.
Procedamos con la máxima cautela.
容易混淆
Learners confuse 'Let's' (suggestion) with 'Let' (allow).
Both make suggestions, but one is a statement and one is a question.
One is an invitation, the other is a recommendation.
常见错误
Let's to go.
Let's go.
Let's we eat.
Let's eat.
Let's going.
Let's go.
Let's no eat.
Let's not eat.
Let's don't go.
Let's not go.
Let's shall we go.
Let's go, shall we?
Let us not to forget.
Let us not forget.
句型
Let's ___.
Let's not ___.
Let's ___ at ___.
Let's ___, shall we?
Real World Usage
Let's meet at the mall!
Let's look at the next slide.
Let's get the large pizza.
Let's turn left here.
Let's hit 500 likes!
Let's open our books.
动词要用最简单的形式!
别把 'Let's' 和 'Lets' 搞混了!
否定形式超级简单!
万能的破冰小能手!
记住,它包括“你”在内!
Smart Tips
Add 'maybe' before 'Let's' to make it a softer suggestion.
Use the full 'Let us' to create a sense of importance and unity.
Add ', shall we?' to the end of your suggestion.
Use 'Let's go!' as an exclamation, even if you aren't literally going anywhere.
发音
The 's' Sound
The 's' in 'Let's' is a sharp /s/ sound, not a /z/.
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
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
常见错误
Test Yourself
It's a beautiful day! Let's ___ outside.
Find and fix the mistake:
Let's eating pizza for dinner tonight.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'No esperemos mucho tiempo.'
Answer starts with: ["L...
Score: /4
练习题
8 exercisesIt is late. Let's ___ home.
Choose the correct negative suggestion.
Find and fix the mistake:
Let's to eat pizza.
not / let's / forget / keys / the
Translate to English:
Context: You are tired.
A: I'm bored. B: ___ watch a movie.
Identify the correct structure.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesIt's getting late. Let's ___ home now.
The meeting starts soon. Let's ___ the agenda.
Let's not talking so loudly in the library.
Let's buys some fresh fruit at the market.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'Vamos a reunirnos pronto.'
Translate into English: 'No discutamos por cosas pequeñas.'
Arrange these words into a logical sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
匹配建议:
匹配情景:
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'.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Vamos a + infinitive / Subjunctive
English doesn't change the verb ending.
1st person plural imperative
English uses the marker 'Let's' instead of a verb conjugation.
Lass uns + infinitive
German changes 'Lass' to 'Lassen Sie' in formal situations.
-mashou
Japanese '-mashou' can sometimes mean 'I will', whereas 'Let's' always includes 'us'.
Hayya bina / Yalla
'Yalla' is more versatile and can mean 'hurry up' or 'okay'. 'Let's' is strictly for suggestions.
...ba
The suggestion marker is at the end in Chinese, but at the start in English.
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