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Hi, John! Would you mind helping me out with something?
嗨，约翰！你介意帮我个忙吗？
Sure! What is it?
当然！什么忙？
I'm emailing my cat's doctor, you know, a veterinarian.
我在给我的猫的医生（兽医）发邮件。
They messed up my cat's medication.
他们给我的猫开错药了。
I want to be polite, but I also want to get my point across. Do you have any tips?
我想礼貌一点，但我也想让医生明白我的意思。你有什么建议吗？
I do, Faith! Actually, when you asked if I wouldn't mind helping you with something, you were using a modal to politely request something!
我有，费斯！实际上，当你问我是否介意帮你做某事的时候，你用了情态动词礼貌地提出请求！
Modals are a great way to turn your question into a polite request!
情态动词是把你的问题变成礼貌请求的好方法！
"Could" and "would" are the more polite forms.
“Could”和“would”是更礼貌的形式。
"Can" and "will" are still polite, but they are used for requests that are more casual or informal.
“Can”和“will”仍然是礼貌的，但它们用于更随意或非正式的请求。
Oh! So, I could say: "Would you be able to refill my cat's medication?" Instead of using "will?"
噢！所以，我可以说：“你能给我的猫重新开药吗？”而不用“will？”
This email is already sounding better.
这封电子邮件听起来已经好多了。
And one more thing! Be careful of using "please."
还有一件事！注意不要用“请”。
But I thought "please" is polite? It is!
但我觉得“请”是礼貌的，不是吗？是的！
We do not always have to use "please" to make a polite request.
我们并不必总是用“请”来礼貌地提出请求。
Sometimes the use of "please" can come across as too strong or demanding.
有时候，使用“请”可能会让人觉得过于强烈或苛刻。
In email, we do not always notice the tone of what is written.
在电子邮件中，我们并不总是注意到所写内容的语气。
So, it's still best to ask, "Would you be able to..." instead of "Would you please..."
所以，最好还是问，“Would you be able to...”而不是“Would you please...”
Yes! That last question may come across as too strong.
是的！最后一个问题可能会给人留下太强烈的印象。
Great! Thanks for the tips, John!
太棒了！谢谢你的建议，约翰！
I know I can always count on you because you're such a grammar nerd. In the best way.
我知道我总能依靠你，因为你是个语法呆子。褒义的。
Sad, but true...
伤心，但确实是事实……
And that's Everyday Grammar TV.
以上就是今天的《每日语法》。
