Meaning
I want to know:
I wanna know:
總結來說,當你想表達對某事的好奇或尋求答案時,可以根據場合選擇使用「I want to know」或「I wanna know」。在正式場合或書面語中,使用「I want to know」會更為合適。而在日常對話中,使用「I wanna know」則更為自然和輕鬆。
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.
這些零件看起來好小。
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?
你怎麼知道要按哪些按鈕?
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.
隨著時間的推移,您會學會如何使用這些工具來設計出高品質的聲音。
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.
千萬不要懷疑我對你的愛。
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.
但隨著時間的推移,我對你的愛只會更加深厚。
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?
記得不要有秘密計劃哦!
I'm just going for a walk.
No secrets I promise.
我保證沒有秘密。
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.
這就是為什麼我約你出來的原因。
I know and I’m happy to get to know one another.
I think coffee is a good start.
我認為咖啡是一個好的開始。
Situation 2
I want to know more about you.
我想更了解你。
You can ask me anything.
Well, I’d like to spend time getting to know you.
Maybe over dinner or drinks?
或許可以一起吃晚餐或喝點東西?
Sure.
How about going to that wine bar later?
稍後一起去那家 "wine bar" 怎麼樣?
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?
有這麼多?
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. ✅