Meaning
- 表達關懷： 當你希望避免讓某人做可能對他們不利的事情時，可以使用這個短語。例如，如果有人提出要幫助你做一些繁重的工作，你可以說：「I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself by lifting those heavy boxes.」這樣表達你對他們健康的關心。
- 禮貌拒絕： 當你想要禮貌地拒絕別人的提議或要求時，也可以使用這個短語。例如，如果有人邀請你參加一個你不想去的活動，你可以說：「I wouldn't want you to go out of your way for me.」這樣既拒絕了邀請，又表達了對對方好意的感謝。
Today's Sentences
- I wouldn’t want you to be late.
- I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
- I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
- I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
- I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
- Writer's Note
01
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to visit me.
What are you doing later?
你待會打算做什麼？
I’m gonna go visit my Grandma.
How are you for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
我不希望你遲到。
I’ve got about 30 minutes before I should get going.
Situation 2
It’s been great catching up with you.
Likewise.
It’s so good to hear that you’re doing well.
很高興聽到你過得不錯。
Are you okay for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
我不希望您遲到。
Actually, I should get going.
I’ve gotta pick up the kids from school.
我得去接孩子放學。
02
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Situation 1
You should wear something warmer.
Like a sweater or jacket?
The mornings are getting chillier
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
我不希望你生病。
Okay.
Situation 2
Are you coughing?
Yes, I’ve got a bit of a sore throat.
Can I pick up some medicine for you?
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
我不希望您生病。
If you can, that would be helpful.
I’ve got a sore throat, cough, and sneezing.
我喉嚨痛、咳嗽和打噴嚏。
03
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Situation 1
I’m gonna walk home.
I can give you a ride.
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
我不想讓你一個人。
It’s okay.
It’s just a few blocks away.
就在幾條街之外。
Alright.
Let me know when you get home.
到家後告訴我一聲。
Situation 2
My friends were over but they just left.
Are you okay?
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
我不希望你一個人。
I’m okay.
I’ll just clean up a bit before my family gets home.
在家人回來之前，我會先稍微整理一下。
Well, let me know if you need some company.
04
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
Situation 1
Thanks for preparing all this food.
You’re welcome.
It was my pleasure.
這是我的榮幸。
I just might overeat!
Don’t do that.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
我不希望你吃得太多。
Situation 2
Is this plate all for me?
It is.
But you don’t have to finish it.
但你不必完成它。
It looks really good.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
05
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Situation 1
My husband tries to help around the house.
He takes out the garbage and does the dishes.
他會倒垃圾並洗碗
Really? No one ever helps me at our house.
I should ask him why he never does things for me.
我應該問問他為什麼從來不為我做事。
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Some things need to be said.
Situation 2
Well, I don’t think she can be trusted.
Why?
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
所以我現在告訴你她一直在說謊
Thanks for letting me know.
Writer's Note
It is a contraction of "would not", which makes it sound more natural in conversation. While the literal translation to "Why would not want you to" is grammatically correct, it sounds awkward and is rarely used in modern English. The contraction "wouldn't" helps the sentence flow better and makes it sound more conversational.
