Asking for permission to do something takes many different forms. Perhaps you need to get permission to do something at work, or perhaps you need to ask a friend for permission to use one of her possessions, or maybe you need to ask the teacher if you can leave room for a moment or two. Remember to use polite forms when asking for permission to do something or use an object as you are asking a favor of that person.

请求允许做某事有许多不同的形式。也许你需要得到许可才能在工作中做某事，或者你需要向一个朋友请求许可才能使用她的一件物品，或者你需要询问老师你是否可以离开一两分钟。当你在请求别人帮忙时，记住要用礼貌的方式来请求允许做某事或使用某个物品。

How to Ask for Permission in English

如何用英语请求许可

Can I + verb (very informal)

Can I + 动词 (非常不正式)

Can I go out tonight?

我今晚能出去吗?

Can he have dinner with us?

他能和我们一起吃饭吗?

NOTE: The use of "Can I do something?" is very informal, and considered incorrect by many. However, it is used in everyday informal speech and for that reason has been included.

注意：使用“Can I do something?”非常不正式，许多人认为它不正确。然而，它被用于日常的非正式讲话，因此也被包括在内。

May I + verb

May I + 动词

May I have another piece of pie?

我可以再吃一块派吗?

May we go out with our friends tonight?

我们今晚可以和朋友出去吗?

NOTE: Traditionally, the use of "May I do something?" has been used for asking permission. In modern society, this form has become a little more formal and is often replaced with other forms such as "Can I..." and "Could I ..." Many argue that "Can I ..." is incorrect because it refers to ability. However, this form is quite common in everyday, spoken situations.

注意：习惯上，使用“May I do something?”用于请求许可。在现代社会中，这种形式变得更加正式，并且经常被其他形式所取代，比如“Can I...”和“Could I...”，许多人认为“Can I...”是不正确的，因为它指的是能力。然而，这种形式在日常口语情境中非常常见。

Could I please + verb

Could I please + 动词

Could I please go with Tom to the movie?

我能和汤姆一起去看电影吗?

Could we please go on trip this weekend?

我们这周末能去旅行吗?

Do you think I could + verb

Do you think I could + 动词

Do you think I could use your cell phone?

你觉得我可以用你的手机吗?

Do you think I could borrow your car?

你觉得我可以借下你的车吗?

Would it be possible for me + infinitive

Would it be possible for me + 不定式

Would it be possible for me to use your computer for a few minutes?

我能用你的电脑几分钟吗?

Would it be possible for to study in this room?

我可以在这个房间学习吗?

Would you mind if I + verb in past

Would you mind if I + 动词过去式

Would you mind if I stayed a few more minutes?

你介意我再呆几分钟吗?

Would you mind if I took a five minute break?

你介意我休息五分钟吗?

Would you mind my + verb + ing + your + object

Would you mind my + 动词ing + your + object

Would you mind my using your cellphone?

你介意我用你的手机吗?

Would you mind my playing your piano?

你介意我弹你的钢琴吗?

How to Grant Permission in English

如何用英语授予许可

If you would like to say "yes" to someone who asks permission, you can give permission using these phrases. The first three are more informal, while the fourth is formal.

如果你想对请求许可的人说“是”，你可以用这些短语给予许可。前三个比较不正式，而第四个比较正式。

Sure.

当然。

No problem.

没问题。

Go right ahead.

开始吧。