“I thought you could let me ride with you, if you're going my way.”
我想著,要是你順路,能不能捎我一段。
把請求包進假設,先給對方退路,再開口求人。
I thought you could ..., if ...
想請人幫個小忙時,先給臺階,熟人之間用,別對上司直說。
I was hoping you could ... if ... / maybe you could ..., if it works
中性
thought you 連讀,if 前稍停,句尾放輕。
I thought you could drop me off, if you're heading that way. 我想著,你要是往那邊走,能不能捎我一段。
