“Why
don't you…” 是美式英语中非常常见的一种建议或劝说的表达方式,语气通常较轻松、友好,适合提出建议、劝告或鼓励对方尝试某件事。以下是一些常见的美式口语表达: Why don't you give it a try?
——你为什么不试试看呢?
Why don't you take a break?
——你怎么不休息一下?
Why don't you call her and apologize?
——你怎么不打电话跟她道个歉?
Why don't you go out and get some fresh air?
——你怎么不出去透透气?
Why don't you join us for dinner?
——你为什么不来和我们一起吃晚饭?
Why don't you ask for help?
——你怎么不求助呢?
Why don't you just be honest with him?
——你怎么不干脆对他说实话?
Why don't you take it slow?
——你为什么不慢慢来?
Why don't you sleep on it?
——你怎么不先睡一觉再决定呢?(常用于重大决定前)
Why don't you show me how to do it?
——你为什么不示范一下怎么做?
这些句式非常适合在日常交流中用于表达善意建议。