Do you like to ...?
你......吗?(通用)
A:Do you like playing table tennis?B:Certainly.
你喜欢打网球吗?当然。
A:When did you start it?
什么时候开始的?
B:Several years ago.
几年前。
Do you mind ...?
你介意吗?(通用)
A:Do you mind retiring earlier?
早点儿退休你介意吗?
B:No,I don't mind in the least.
不,一点儿也不。
I want to do something of my own.What about you?
我想自己干点儿事。你呢?
A:I do .I don't know what to do after I retire.
我可不行,退休后我不知道该怎么办。
I'd like to work till I drop.
我的希望是工作到倒下的那一天。
Expressing Willingness
表达意愿。
Sure.
当然(较随便)
A:Would you like to join the drama club? B:Sure.
你想参加这个戏剧俱乐部吗?当然。
A:Why do you want to join it?
为什么呢、
B:It's very exciting.I think .
我觉得很有意思。
You bet,as long as...
当然想,只要......。
A:Would you like to rent the house?
你想租那栋房子吗?
B:You bet,as long as I can collect enough money.
当然想,只要能凑足钱。
A:I can lend some to you.
我可以借给你一些。
B:Aren't you crazy?
你不是头脑发热吧?
I'd be happy to...
我很乐意......。(通用)
A:Do you want to try your hand at tennis? B:Certainly I do.
你想试试打网球吗?当然。
A:It seems you're very fond of it.
好像你对网球还蛮感兴趣的。
B:I'd be happy to do something new.
我乐意玩点新鲜的。
Yes,of course.
当然。(通用)
A:Could you show me the way to the railway station?
你能告诉我去车站的路吗?
B:Yes,of course.
当然。
A:Would you like to be my guide?
给我领领路好吗?
B:I'd be very pleased.
我很乐意。
Certainly,as long as...
当然,只要......。(通用)
A:How are you?
你好吗?
B:No so good.I broke traffic regulations yesterday and I got a ticket.
不太好,昨天违反交通规则挨罚了.
A:Could you tell me how you dealt with it this time?
能不能告诉我这次是怎么对付的?
B:Certainly,as long as you don't tell my wife.
当然,只要别告诉我妻子就行。
Yes,I would.
是的,我愿意。(通用)
A:Would you like to have this kind of suitcase?
你想买这种箱子吗?
B:Yes,I would,as long as it's good quality.
是的,只要质量好就行。
A:You can check it,sir. B:OK.
先生,您可以检查一下。好的。
Surely I do .
当然。(通用)
A:Do you need a ticket?
要票吗?
B:Surely,I do.It's hard to come by,isn't it?
当然。很难买呀!
A:Yes,it is.
是的。
B:Can you get it?
你能买到吗?
A:You can be assured of it.
你尽管放心。
I suppose so,but...
我想是的,但是......。(通用)
A:Would you like me to fill out the form?
您想让我填上这张表吗?
B:I suppose so,but don't rush.I've got to tell you how to do it.
是的,今明两天不要着急,我来告诉你怎么填.
A:That's very kind of you.
谢谢。
Yes,I will,but...
好的,不过......。(通用)
A:Would you allow me to drive your car?
我开你的车行吗?
B:No problem,but you've got to be careful.
好的,但是得小心点儿。
A:Surely I will. B:Here's the key then.
我肯定会的。给你钥匙。
I'm prepared to,if...
我愿意,只要......。(通用)
A:Why not come over to work in my company?
干嘛不来我们公司呢?
B:I need to think it over.
我需要考虑考虑。
A:Tell me what you need.
有什么要求请告诉我。
B:All right.I'm prepared to,if the pay is reasonable.
好吧,如果工资合适的话我就去.
I want to ...
我想......。(通用)
A:I want to leave the motorbike outdoors.
我想把摩托车放在外面。
B:Fine,just don't do it at night.
行,只是晚上别放在外面。
A:Why not? B:The cold weather will damage the engine.
为什么呢?大冷天会冻坏发动机的.
By all means.
当然可以。(较正式)
A:Will you give me a hand ,sir? B:By all means.
先生,帮我一个忙好吗?当然可以.
A:Thank you very much. B:You're welcome.
太谢谢了。不客气。
I should be most delighted.
我很乐意。(较正式)
A:Will you send the letter to the chairman of the committee?
您这封隹交给委员会主席好吗?
B:I should be most delighted.
我很乐意。
A:Thank you,Mr.White. B:Delighted I was able to help.
谢谢您,怀特先生.很高兴能帮你.