would like意為“想，想要”，與want意義相同，但語氣更委婉。

would like可與任何人稱連用，沒有人稱和數的變化，肯定句中would常在主語後面縮寫為’d。

A. 肯定句：主語 + would like …

B. 一般疑問句：Would + 主語 + like …?

C. 特殊疑問句：疑問詞 + would + 主語 + like …?

1. would like sth. “想要某物”。如：
    Would you like a cup of tea?
    Yes, please. / No, thanks.

2. would like to do sth. “想要做某事”。如：
    Would you like to go shopping with me?
    Yes, I’d like to. / I’d like to, but I have to do my homework.

3. would like sb to do sth “想要某人做某事”。如：
    Jim would like his friend to help him with his English.

Examples:

1. 我想要一些蘋果。
I would like some apples. (want)

2. 湯姆想打網球。
Tom would like to play tennis.

3. 我媽媽想讓我早點回家
My mother would like me to go home early.