关于would like

有读者问: 在初中英语课本中有这样一个句子:

(1)What do you think she would like, dear?

这里为何用would?

would like是一种常见搭配,亦可看做一种固定说法,其意在此为“想要”,再如:

(2)Would you like another cup of coffee?

另外也可意为“愿意”,后常接动词不定式,如:

(3)Would you like to come?