I was wondering if

Writer’s Note

The phrase "I was wondering if" is a polite and indirect way to make a request, ask a question, or introduce a suggestion. It softens the tone and makes you sound more respectful or careful.

Examples:

1. I was wondering if you’d like to join me for a spontaneous coffee break.
我在想你是否愿意和我一起去喝一杯咖啡。
2. I was wondering if you had time to listen to this wild idea I woke up with.
我在想您是否有时间听我醒来时想到的这个奇妙想法。
3. I was wondering if we could have a "no phones" dinner this weekend.
我在想我们这个周末是否可以来一个“禁止使用手机”的晚餐。
4. I was wondering if dogs dream in color—and if my dog secretly judges me.
我在想狗是否会做彩色的梦——以及我的狗是否在暗中评判我。
5. I was wondering if I could turn my room into a mini library this weekend.
我在想 这个周末能否把我的房间变成一个小型图书馆。
6. I was wondering if time travel would ruin or improve my schedule.
我在想 时间旅行会破坏还是改善我的日程安排。
7. I was wondering if I could borrow your notes for the lecture I missed.
我在想 我是否可以借用你在我错过的讲座上的笔记。
8. I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a small project.
我在想是否您有兴趣合作一个小项目。
9. I was wondering if I could take a few days off next month.
我在想下个月是否可以请几天假。
10. I was wondering if you still remember the first time we met.
我在想 你是否还记得我们第一次见面的情景。
11. I was wondering if everything’s okay—you’ve been quiet lately.
我在想你是否一切都好——你最近很安静。
12. I was wondering if you ever think about what we’d be like in 10 years.
我在想 你是否曾想过我们在10年后会是什么样子。

Having a set of alternate phrases, similar in meaning but a different sentence, is a great way to expand your English fluency. A lot of English sentences are very repetitive because your daily routine will usually be similar day to day. Remember not to feel pressure to memorize every possible sentence. Just start with a few that you’re comfortable with and think of what kinds of situations commonly arise in your daily life and go from there.

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