POLITENESS

EGP #753 | B2 | PAST / past continuous Can use the past continuous to make a request or suggestions more polite or less direct. Lexical range: N/A

我想问一下，您能帮我搬一下这些箱子吗？

I ___was ___wondering if you could help me move these boxes.

我在想，也许可以把这个房间重新布置一下。

I ___was ___thinking we could rearrange the furniture in this room.

我本希望能借你的车用一天。

I ___was ___hoping to borrow your car for the day.

我们想问问，明天上午方便谈一谈吗？

We ___were ___wondering if we could have a chat tomorrow morning.

我一直想问问你，能不能帮我联系一下那位客户。

I ___was ___meaning to ask if you could put me in touch with that client.