Meaning
“I want to know”是较为正式的表达方式。可以用于书面语或者较为正式的场合。例如，在工作中你想了解某个项目的进展时，可以说：“I want to know the status of the project.”
“I wanna know”是“I want to know”的缩略形式，属于口语化表达，更加随意和非正式。通常用于朋友之间的对话。例如，当你对朋友的旅行故事感兴趣时，可以说：“I wanna know all about your trip!”
在日常交流中，选择使用哪种表达方式取决于场合和对象。如果是在正式场合，建议使用“I want to know”，而在非正式场合和熟人之间的对话中，“I wanna know”则更加自然和亲切。
Today's Sentences
- I want to know how it works.
- I want to know if you still love me.
- I want to know where you’re going.
- I want to know more about you.
- I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
- Writer's Note
01
I want to know how it works.
Situation 1
What are you taking apart?
Well, I’m repairing this watch so I’ve got it sitting on a movement holder.
I want to know how it works.
The parts look so tiny.
这些部件看起来很小。
There are so many parts which makes it complicated to repair.
Situation 2
What are all these knobs and switches for?
In a nutshell, they all adjust the sound parameters in some way.
I wanna know how it works.
How do you know which buttons to press?
你怎么知道按哪个按钮？
I use hardware and software to help with recording sessions and to mix tracks.
Over time, you learn how these all work to design a good quality sound.
随着时间的推移，您会学习如何运用这些工具来设计出高质量的声音。
02
I want to know if you still love me.
Situation 1
Can I ask you something?
You know you can ask me anything.
I want to know if you still love me.
Of course, I do.
Don’t ever doubt my love for you.
永远不要怀疑我对你的爱。
Situation 2
So it’s been quite a while since we got together.
10 years now.
I want to know if you still love me.
10 years is a long time to love someone.
But my love has only grown deeper for you over time.
但随着时间的流逝，我对你的爱只会更加深厚。
03
I want to know where you’re going.
Situation 1
Where are you going?
I’m just going out for a bit.
I want to know where you’re going.
Sorry, but I can’t tell you right now.
Situation 2
Where do you think you’re going?
Don’t worry, I’m not going out to buy you a birthday present.
I want to know where you’re going.
No secret planning remember?
记住，不要秘密计划哦。
I'm just going for a walk.
No secrets I promise.
我保证没有秘密。
04
I want to know more about you.
Situation 1
Do you still have time for dinner tonight?
I was wondering if we could keep it simple and have coffee instead?
Okay, I want to know more about you.
Which is why I asked you out.
这就是我约你出来的原因。
I know and I’m happy to get to know one another.
I think coffee is a good start.
我认为咖啡是一个不错的开始。
Situation 2
I want to know more about you.
You can ask me anything.
Well, I’d like to spend time getting to know you.
Maybe over dinner or drinks?
也许可以一起吃晚餐或喝饮料？
Sure.
How about going to that wine bar later?
稍后一起去那家酒吧怎么样？
05
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Situation 1
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
Well, there are around 200 billion trillion stars in the sky.
Really?
That many?
真的吗？
I’m sure there’s a whole other universe that’s beyond us.
Situation 2
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
I want to know how many stars are in the sky.
I’m not too sure but I read in a book once, that when we leave this earth that we become stars.
Writer's Note
Let's discuss the word "wanna". "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to". It's a very casual way or pronouncing or expressing "want to". In writing and spoken English whenever you can, it's better to use "want to" correctly. Here are some correct and casual examples to show you the difference.
- I want to eat that apple pie. 👉 I wanna eat that apple pie.
- I want to know more about space. 👉 I wanna know more about space.
- I want to travel to the Bahamas. 👉 I wanna travel to the Bahamas.
- We want to visit the museum. 👉 We wanna visit the museum.
- We want to buy that used car. 👉 We wanna buy that used car.
- They want to take the bus. 👉 They wanna take the bus.
Do you notice something? Do you see that when using "wanna", there isn't a "to" after it?
IMPORTANT RULE: "Wanna" is a combination of two words that is "want + to" so when we write "wanna" we NEVER write "to" after it.
Example 1. I wanna to know where I parked the car. ❌
Example 2. I wanna know where I parked the car. ✅
