Meaning
用途：在日常对话中，“Do you know how to”可以用来请求帮助、确认对方的能力或进行某种教学。例如：
结构：这个表达由“Do you know”加上“how to”以及动词原形构成，后面通常跟一个动词动作，表示询问某种能力或方法。
使用“Do you know how to”时，需要注意句子的语气要温和，以避免给对方带来压力。这个短语在对话中非常实用，能够帮助你轻松地进行交流和确认信息。
Today's Sentences
- Do you know how to fix a car?
- Do you know how to play chess?
- Do you know how to make coffee?
- Do you know how to grow a plant?
- Do you know how to hem a dress?
01
Do you know how to fix a car?
Situation 1
Is everything ok?
Looks like something isn’t right.
Do you know how to fix a car?
你知道怎么修车吗？
I don’t.
But I can call a tow truck for you.
但我可以帮您叫一辆拖车。
That would be very helpful.
Thank you.
谢谢你。
Situation 2
Do you know how to fix a car?
Depends on what’s broken.
I think my battery is dead and I need to repair a tire.
I can definitely fix those two things.
All you need is a boost for the battery and a spare tire until you get a new one.
你只需要给电池充电，并准备一个备用轮胎，直到你买到新的。
02
Do you know how to play chess?
Situation 1
Do you know how to play chess?
No, actually I don’t.
I’ve never understood the rules of the game.
我从来没有理解过这个游戏的规则。
I’m kinda looking for someone to play with.
Let me try to learn the rules and I’d love to play with you.
Situation 2
What are you up to?
I’m just playing a game.
Do you know how to play chess?
你知道如何下“chess”吗？
I’m a chess prodigy.
Let’s set up the board again.
让我们重新摆放棋盘。
Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
I’ve been looking for someone to play with for months!
我已经找人一起玩好几个月了！
03
Do you know how to make coffee?
Situation 1
Do you know how to make coffee?
No, but my coffee machine does.
You’ve got one of those fancy automated pour over machines.
It’s the perfect cup, every time.
Situation 2
Do you know how to make coffee?
I took a barista certification class so yes, I know a good cup of coffee.
That’s awesome.
Make me a cup, I wanna try!
给我做一杯，我想试试！
Sure, one cup of coffee coming right up.
04
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Situation 1
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Give it some water and sun.
Make sure the leaves and dirt are in good condition.
确保叶子和土壤处于良好状态。
Sounds easy, right?
I kill every single plant despite my good efforts.
尽管我很努力，但我还是把每一株植物都养死了。
Just give it a bit more love and care.
Situation 2
I just don’t know what to do anymore.
What’s wrong?
I feel like this plant isn’t going to live very long.
Do you know how to grow a plant?
你知道如何种植植物吗？
Let’s take a look.
The dirt looks a little dry and the leaves are a little droopy.
Maybe some water?
泥土看起来有点干，叶子有点下垂。
也许需要一些水？
05
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Situation 1
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Actually, I do.
I’ve got a sewing machine at home.
I need this dress tightened in the waist.
I can do that for you.
Come over on the weekend so I can measure and pin it for you.
周末过来吧，这样我可以为你量尺寸并固定。
Situation 2
Do you know how to hem a dress?
No, I don’t.
Why don’t you take it to a seamstress?
为什么不把它拿去给裁缝呢？
Do you know where one is?
There’s a tiny place near the station that does laundry and alterations.
