“I need to know if I can trust you.”
我得知道,我能不能信你。
把最深的怀疑压成一句平静的追问,枪口下才问得出口。
I need to know if I can (do something).
向合作方确认底线时用;对方正在气头上就先别问。
I need to know if I can count on you. / I have to know whether I can trust you.
中性
need to 连读,know 重读,trust you 收尾放缓。
I need to know if I can count on you with the keys. 我得知道,钥匙能不能放心交给你。