Meaning
例如，当你对某件事情不确定或想知道更多信息时，可以使用“I wonder if”。
Today's Sentences
- I wonder if you’re happy.
- I wonder if it’s going to rain.
- I wonder if she likes coffee.
- I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
- I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
- Writer's Note
01
I wonder if you’re happy.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
I’m fine.
Why do you ask?
你为什么问？
I wonder if you’re happy sometimes.
Thanks for caring.
But I’m as happy as can be.
但我已经很开心了。
Situation 2
Sometimes, I wonder if you’re happy.
I’m a lot happier than before.
I’m glad to hear that.
I think I’m a lot wiser than when I was younger.
And it has made me more happier.
这让我更快乐了。
02
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
Situation 1
Look at all the dark clouds coming in.
I wonder if it’s going to rain?
No worries.
I’ve got an umbrella.
我有一把伞。
It’s great that you’re so prepared.
Situation 2
I wonder if it’s going to rain.
I saw that there are parts of the city that are expecting rain.
Do you know which parts?
I’d have to check the forecast again.
03
I wonder if she likes coffee.
Situation 1
I’m not sure what to get as a gift.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
How about a gift card?
That sounds good.
Coffee card it is!
就决定是Coffee card了！
Situation 2
Do you remember what she wants to drink?
No, I don’t.
I wonder if she likes coffee.
我想知道她喜不喜欢咖啡。
Maybe you should give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
04
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Situation 1
This is a beautiful hotel.
Look, they have a waterfall and an infinity pool.
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
I think it may be.
I’m so glad we found this gem!
我很高兴我们发现了这个宝藏！
Situation 2
Should we switch hotels?
This is nothing like I imagined.
这和我想象的完全不一样。
Me too.
How about the one right next to us?
旁边的这个怎么样？
I wonder if it’s a newer hotel.
Let me give them a call and see if they have any rooms.
让我打个电话问问他们有没有房间。
Sure.
I’ll start packing a little bit.
我会开始稍微收拾一下。
05
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
Situation 1
Have you seen Angela and her friends?
No I haven’t.
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
我想知道他们是不是在骑自行车。
Maybe I’ll give her a call.
That’s a good idea.
See when she’ll be home for dinner if you get a hold of her.
如果你联系到她，看看她什么时候能回家吃晚饭。
Situation 2
I wonder if they’re on a bike ride.
She did say her friends were coming over and I don’t see her bike outside.
I’m sure she’ll be home soon.
Let’s give her a few more hours.
我们再给她几个小时。
Okay.
Writer's Note
Since you've practiced some "I wonder if" sentences, let's try some "I wonder" + WH question word'.
- I wonder who will be the opening act for the concert.
- I wonder what kind of cake she'll get for my birthday.
- I wonder where my keys are.
- I wonder when his flight in arriving.
- I wonder why they're always late coming into work.
- I wonder how the presidential election will go later this month.
