Meaning

“Don't you want to” 是一个常用的英语表达,通常用于询问或建议某人是否想要做某件事情。它的直接翻译是“你不想要…吗?”,但在实际对话中,这种表达更多地用于提出建议或鼓励某人去做某件事,而不是单纯地质疑他们的意愿。

例如,当有人犹豫不决时,你可以问:“Don't you want to try this new restaurant?” 这句话的潜在含义是你认为对方可能会对尝试新餐馆感兴趣,并通过这样的问题来鼓励他们去尝试。

这个句型在日常会话中非常有用,因为它既可以礼貌地表达自己的建议,也可以在不直接施压的情况下了解对方的意图。使用“Don't you want to”开头的问题,可以让对话更加自然和友好。

注意:使用这个表达时,语境和语气很重要。适当的语气可以避免让对方感到被逼迫或不舒服。

Today's Sentences

01

Don’t you want to hold my hand?

Situation 1

Are you okay?

你还好吗?

I think so.
I’d like to go for a walk.

我认为是这样的。
我想去散步。

Sure, let’s do that.
Don’t you want to hold my hand?

当然,这样做吧。
你不想牵我的手吗?

Sorry, I didn’t know you were reaching for my hand.
I would love to hold hands with you.

抱歉,我不知道你正想握我的手。
我很愿意与你牵手。

Situation 2

Don’t you want to hold my hand?

你不想牵我的手吗?

I didn’t know you had feelings for me.

我不知道你对我有感觉。

Well, we can show each other how we feel and see.

好的,我们可以互相展示我们的感受和视角。

I don’t think I’m ready to hold hands with you just yet.
I hope that’s okay.

我觉得我还没有准备好和你牵手。
希望这样可以。

02

Don’t you want to get some sleep?

Situation 1

You’re still playing video games?

你还在玩视频游戏吗?

Yea, this is how I spend my day off.

是的,这就是我休息日的度过方式。

Don’t you want to get some sleep?
It’s Sunday night.

您不想睡一会儿吗?
今天是星期天晚上。

Really?
I should sleep early today.

真的?
我今天应该早点睡。

Situation 2

Don’t you want to get some sleep?

您不想睡觉吗?

What time is it?

几点了?

It’s 2am.

现在是凌晨2点。

Gosh, where did the time go.
I’d better go to bed.

天啊,时间去哪了。
我该睡觉了。

03

Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?

Situation 1

What are your plans after you retire?

退休后你有什么计划?

Well, I’m gonna buy a scooter.

好吧,我打算买辆scooter。

Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?

您不想骑摩托车吗?

No, I think a scooter would fit my lifestyle more.

不,我认为滑板车更适合我的生活方式。

Situation 2

I need to buy a car but don’t have enough money.
What do you think I should do?

我需要买一辆车,但是钱不够。
你觉得我应该怎么办?

Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
It’s more affordable and easier to get around in.

难道你不想骑摩托车吗?
它更经济实惠,而且出行更方便。

Is it?
I’ve never imagined myself riding a motorcycle.

是吗?
我从未想象过自己会骑摩托车。

You should consider it.
It’s a great way to get around in a city like this.

您应该考虑一下。
在这样的城市里,这是一个很好的出行方式。

04

Don’t you want to drink some water?

Situation 1

How was your run today?

今天跑得怎么样?

It was great.
But it’s really hot outside.

太好了。
但是外面真的很热。

You look exhausted.
Don’t you want to drink some water?

你看起来很疲惫。
你不想喝点水吗?

Yea, I’d love a glass of ice water.

好的,我很想要一杯冰水。

Situation 2

This dish is really good but it’s kind of salty.

这道菜很好吃,但是有点咸。

Is it?
I think it’s really tasty.

是吗?
我觉得它真的很好吃。

Don’t you want to drink some water?

您不想喝点水吗?

Yea, I’ll order some extra water for us.

好的,我会为我们多订一些水。

05

Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?

Situation 1

I wanna go to the festival in August.

我想去八月的“festival”。

Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?

您不想去看烟花吗?

Didn’t we see the firework festival last year?

我们去年没有看烟花节吗?

We did.
I loved it though.

我们做到了。
不过我很喜欢。

Situation 2

Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?

你不想去看烟花吗?

I do.
It was beautiful when we saw them a few years ago.

我愿意。
几年前我们看到他们的时候,真美。

Fireworks are so breathtaking.

烟花是如此令人惊叹。

I know the perfect spot to watch the fireworks.
Let’s meet around 8.

我知道一个绝佳的地方可以观看烟花。
我们大概8点见吧。

Writer's Note

We've gone over some helpful sentences that start with "Don't you". Have you ever heard of question tags? A question tag or a tag question is a phrase using "isn’t it?" or "don’t you?" that you add to the end of a statement. We add a question at the end to confirm something that is said and also to encourage the listener to give an answer. Here are a few examples to help you understand.

我们已经讨论了一些以“Don't you”开头的有用句子。你听说过反意疑问句吗?反意疑问句或附加疑问句是指在陈述句末尾添加一个短语,比如“isn’t it?” 或 “don’t you?”。我们在句末加上一个问题是为了确认某件事情,并鼓励听者给出答案。以下是一些例子来帮助你理解。
  1. You mentioned that you like chocolate ice cream, didn't you?
  2. 您提到您喜欢巧克力冰淇淋,是吗?
  3. She said the office was open at 9am, didn't she?
  4. 她说办公室是早上9点开门的,是吗?
  5. This pizza is delicious, isn't it?
  6. 这款披萨很美味,对吧?
  7. This little black dress is perfect for the occasion, isn't it?
  8. 这件小黑裙非常适合这个场合,不是吗?

Let's go into a little more detail with positive and negative question tags. Did you know you can have:

让我们更深入地了解一下肯定和否定的附加问句。你知道你可以有:
  • Positive statements with negative question tags
  • 带有否定疑问附加问句的肯定陈述句
  • Negative statements with positive question tags
  • 带有肯定附加疑问句的否定陈述
  • Positive statements with negative question tags
  • 带有否定疑问附加问句的肯定陈述句
  • Negative statements with positive question tags
  • 带有肯定附加疑问句的否定陈述

    Positive statements with negative question tags may look like this.

    带有否定附加问句的肯定句可能像这样。
    1. He's going to be the new CEO, isn't he?
    2. 他将成为新的CEO,不是吗?
    3. Being a mom is great, isn't it?
    4. 当妈妈很棒,对吗?
    5. Christmas is truly the most magical time of year, isn't it?
    6. 圣诞节确实是一年中最神奇的时刻,不是吗?
    7. You prepared and wrapped the birthday gifts, didn't you?
    8. 您已经准备好并包装好生日礼物了,是吗?
    9. The models are on their way to the photo shoot, aren't they?
    10. 模特们正在去拍摄现场的路上,是吗?

    Negative statements with positive question tags may look like this.

    否定句与肯定疑问附加问句可能如下所示。
    1. The couple haven't arrived yet, have they?
    2. 这对情侣还没到,是吗?
    3. You can't spend even one minute without your phone, can you?
    4. 你一分钟都离不开手机,是吗?
    5. Starting a conversation with a girl isn't a skill that you're comfortable with, is it?
    6. 与女孩开始对话不是你擅长的技能,是吗?
    7. They haven't arrived at the airport yet, have they?
    8. 他们还没有到达机场,对吗?
    9. The tour group didn't confirm their itinerary, did they?
    10. 旅游团没有确认他们的行程,是吗?
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