Meaning
- 请求帮助： 当你需要某人帮你拿一件物品时，可以使用“Can you get me”。例如，你在厨房里忙碌时，可以对朋友说：“Can you get me a glass of water?” 意思是“你能帮我拿杯水吗？”
- 请求购买： 这个短语还可以用来请别人帮你购买物品。例如：“Can you get me some bread from the store?” 意思是“你能帮我从商店买些面包吗？”
Today's Sentences
- Can you get me a warm coffee?
- Can you get me a blanket?
- Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
- Can you get me some snacks?
- Can you get me some lunch?
- Writer's Note
01
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Situation 1
Do you need anything?
Actually, can you get me a warm coffee?
Anything for you!
Thanks so much.
Situation 2
I’m going on a coffee run.
Want anything?
你想要什么吗？
Can you get me a warm coffee?
Sure. Americano or latte?
Americano please!
Thank you so much!
非常感谢！
02
Can you get me a blanket?
Situation 1
I’m going upstairs, can I get you anything?
Can you get me a blanket?
Sure.
Are you cold?
你冷吗？
Yes, I feel a chill in the living room.
Situation 2
Our table by the window is lovely but…
Is there a problem?
Can you get me a blanket please?
It can get a bit chilly, I’ll be right back with one.
03
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
Situation 1
Did you call for a server?
Yes, I did.
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
你可以帮我拿一扎"beer"吗？
Sure, just one pitcher?
Yes, thank you!
Situation 2
Hey guys! I'm taking last call for orders.
Can you get me a pitcher of beer?
Sure thing.
Thanks so much!
04
Can you get me some snacks?
Situation
Are you going to the supermarket?
Yes, why?
Can you get me some snacks?
Sure, text me a list of what you want.
05
Can you get me some lunch?
Situation 1
Hey, I’m just going downstairs.
For food or coffee?
Food.
Can I get you anything?
您需要什么吗？
Can you get me some lunch?
Situation 2
I’ve been so busy at work today.
Have you eaten yet?
No, not yet.
Can you get me some lunch?
你能帮我弄些午餐吗？
I can drop by with a sandwich.
Writer’s Note
Key Points About "Can you get me"
- Function: Making a Request
👉 "Can you get me" is used to ask someone else to bring or provide something.
👉 It’s slightly casual and usually used with people you know well (e.g., friends, coworkers, family).
Examples:
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk? - Structure:
"Can you get me" + noun or noun phrase?
Examples:
👉 Can you get me my phone?
👉 Can you get me a ticket to the show?
👉 “Can you get me” 用于请求别人带来或提供某物。
👉 这是一种稍微随意的表达，通常用于你很熟悉的人（例如，朋友、同事、家人）。
示例：
👉 Can you get me a glass of water?
👉 Can you get me the report from your desk?
“Can you get me” + 名词或名词短语？
例子：
👉 Can you get me my phone?
👉 Can you get me a ticket to the show?
Try to add a please and thank you after your question. Your facial expression, vocal pitch, and body language helps the person in conversation understand what you are saying. Practice in front of a mirror, use these tips while talking with friends and see how different the same question feels. Try it out, practice makes perfect!
