改变句子时态来缓和语气

时间:2022-12-06 03:30:16

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在英语中,当我们对别人提出要求或疑问的时候,使用一般现在时未免语气有些过于直接。比如:“I want to ask you something.” —— 怎样让这句话听上去更客气些?
 
用法总结
1. 用过去时谈论现在的事,可以避免过于直接,听上去更礼貌。
 
I wanted to ask you if you'd make dinner.
I thought you'd go to the shops.
 
2. 用进行时代替一般时态,可以显得陈述的事件并非永久性的,从而减弱语气。
 
I'm thinking it'd be better if you went.
I'm hoping you'll do the work.
 
3. 结合上述两条,用过去进行时,可以进一步弱化语气,可在提出不太合理的要求时使用。
 
I was hoping you'd lend your car to me.
I was thinking about asking him to get the bill.
I was expecting to use your discount voucher1.

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1 voucher ELTzZ     
n.收据;传票;凭单,凭证
参考例句:
  • The government should run a voucher system.政府应该施行凭证制度。
  • Whenever cash is paid out,a voucher or receipt should be obtained.无论何时只要支付现金,就必须要有一张凭据或者收据。

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