POLITE CRITICISM

EGP #526 | C1 | MODALITY / might Can use the question form to make polite criticisms and suggestions. Lexical range: N/A

容我提议，咱们先点菜，再继续讨论方案。

___Might ___I ___suggest that we order the food first and then continue discussing the proposal?

直接否决是不是有些欠妥？也许说说改进的方向更富有建设性。

___Might ___it ___not ___be more constructive to suggest improvements rather than simply rejecting the plan?

请允许我为您推荐这道招牌牛骨汤，是主厨的拿手菜。

___Might ___I ___recommend the signature beef bone soup? It is the chef's specialty.

我们是否可以把截止日期延后一些，让团队有更充裕的准备时间？

___Might ___we ___consider extending the deadline to give the team more time to prepare?

恕我冒昧问一句，这个决定是否已征询过全体委员的意见？

___Might ___I ___ask whether this decision has been discussed with all of the committee members?