Meaning
用法說明:「Is it possible to」常常用於希望得到對方的允許或確認時。例如,你想知道是否可以在辦公室裡使用某個設備,你可以問:「Is it possible to use the printer?」(可以使用打印機嗎?)這樣的問句聽起來比直接要求更為禮貌。
例句:
Today's Sentences
- Is it possible to park here?
- Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
- Is it possible to switch seats?
- Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
- Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
01
Is it possible to park here?
Situation 1
Are you visiting the festival today?
Yes I am,
is it possible to park here?
這裡可以停車嗎?
Unfortunately,
we’re full here but you can park down the street.
這裡已經滿了,但您可以停在街上。
Thanks a lot!
Situation 2
Is it possible to park here?
No, if you park here you will get towed.
Even for 10 minutes?
Sorry ma’am, those are the rules.
02
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Situation 1
Tickethub, how can I help you?
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
Do you mean for today’s soccer game?
Yes, the one at 4:30pm.
Situation 2
Is it possible to get tickets for today’s game?
I couldn’t find any available online.
It must be sold out.
Too bad, I really wanted to go.
03
Is it possible to switch seats?
Situation 1
Can you see the players?
No, I can’t see a thing.
Is it possible to switch seats?
No, I don't think we can switch seats last minute.
Situation 2
Excuse me, is it possible to switch seats?
I believe there are a few empty seats on the flight.
Should I wait?
Let me see how the seats fill up and I’ll come let you know.
04
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Situation 1
Do you find that you eat more during the colder months?
I definitely pack on more weight as it gets colder.
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
I’m sure it’s possible but
I can imagine that it would be a challenge.
我可以想像這會是一個挑戰。
Situation 2
Is it possible to lose weight during winter?
Don’t even talk to me about losing weight.
Why?
It feels like a lifelong battle
and winters are no exception.
而冬天也不例外。
05
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Situation 1
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
Sure. So a Vanilla Latte with lactose-free milk?
Yes, please.
Coming right up!
Situation 2
We’ll be going around with refreshments now.
Is it possible to get lactose-free milk?
I’m sorry,
we don’t have any lactose-free milk.
我們沒有任何不含乳糖的牛奶。
That’s okay,
I’ll just have sparkling water then.
那我就喝sparkling water吧。