Meaning
例如,当有人犹豫不决时,你可以问:“Don't you want to try this new restaurant?” 这句话的潜在含义是你认为对方可能会对尝试新餐馆感兴趣,并通过这样的问题来鼓励他们去尝试。
这个句型在日常会话中非常有用,因为它既可以礼貌地表达自己的建议,也可以在不直接施压的情况下了解对方的意图。使用“Don't you want to”开头的问题,可以让对话更加自然和友好。
注意:使用这个表达时,语境和语气很重要。适当的语气可以避免让对方感到被逼迫或不舒服。
Today's Sentences
- Don’t you want to hold my hand?
- Don’t you want to get some sleep?
- Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
- Don’t you want to drink some water?
- Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
Situation 1
Are you okay?
I think so.
I’d like to go for a walk.
我想去散步。
Sure, let’s do that.
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
你不想牵我的手吗?
Sorry, I didn’t know you were reaching for my hand.
I would love to hold hands with you.
我很愿意与你牵手。
Situation 2
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
I didn’t know you had feelings for me.
Well, we can show each other how we feel and see.
I don’t think I’m ready to hold hands with you just yet.
I hope that’s okay.
希望这样可以。
02
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
Situation 1
You’re still playing video games?
Yea, this is how I spend my day off.
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
It’s Sunday night.
今天是星期天晚上。
Really?
I should sleep early today.
我今天应该早点睡。
Situation 2
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
What time is it?
It’s 2am.
Gosh, where did the time go.
I’d better go to bed.
我该睡觉了。
03
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
Situation 1
What are your plans after you retire?
Well, I’m gonna buy a scooter.
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
No, I think a scooter would fit my lifestyle more.
Situation 2
I need to buy a car but don’t have enough money.
What do you think I should do?
你觉得我应该怎么办?
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
It’s more affordable and easier to get around in.
它更经济实惠,而且出行更方便。
Is it?
I’ve never imagined myself riding a motorcycle.
我从未想象过自己会骑摩托车。
You should consider it.
It’s a great way to get around in a city like this.
在这样的城市里,这是一个很好的出行方式。
04
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Situation 1
How was your run today?
It was great.
But it’s really hot outside.
但是外面真的很热。
You look exhausted.
Don’t you want to drink some water?
你不想喝点水吗?
Yea, I’d love a glass of ice water.
Situation 2
This dish is really good but it’s kind of salty.
Is it?
I think it’s really tasty.
我觉得它真的很好吃。
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Yea, I’ll order some extra water for us.
05
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Situation 1
I wanna go to the festival in August.
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Didn’t we see the firework festival last year?
We did.
I loved it though.
不过我很喜欢。
Situation 2
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
I do.
It was beautiful when we saw them a few years ago.
几年前我们看到他们的时候,真美。
Fireworks are so breathtaking.
I know the perfect spot to watch the fireworks.
Let’s meet around 8.
我们大概8点见吧。
Writer's Note
We've gone over some helpful sentences that start with "Don't you". Have you ever heard of question tags? A question tag or a tag question is a phrase using "isn’t it?" or "don’t you?" that you add to the end of a statement. We add a question at the end to confirm something that is said and also to encourage the listener to give an answer. Here are a few examples to help you understand.
- You mentioned that you like chocolate ice cream, didn't you?
- She said the office was open at 9am, didn't she?
- This pizza is delicious, isn't it?
- This little black dress is perfect for the occasion, isn't it?
Let's go into a little more detail with positive and negative question tags. Did you know you can have:
- Positive statements with negative question tags
- Negative statements with positive question tags
Positive statements with negative question tags may look like this.
- He's going to be the new CEO, isn't he?
- Being a mom is great, isn't it?
- Christmas is truly the most magical time of year, isn't it?
- You prepared and wrapped the birthday gifts, didn't you?
- The models are on their way to the photo shoot, aren't they?
Negative statements with positive question tags may look like this.
- The couple haven't arrived yet, have they?
- You can't spend even one minute without your phone, can you?
- Starting a conversation with a girl isn't a skill that you're comfortable with, is it?
- They haven't arrived at the airport yet, have they?
- The tour group didn't confirm their itinerary, did they?