你看你能不能请假 过来一趟
“See if you can take a leave and come over.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是队里有什么事吗
“Is something wrong with the team?”
你看你 能不能 请假 过来一趟
“See if you can take a leave and come over.”
“I'll try to get there as soon as possible. Okay.”
“Something critical came up here; I really need you to drop what you're doing and come.”
Chinese speakers often prefix directives with tentative phrases like '你看你能不能' (see if you can) to preserve the listener's face and show respect, even when the request is urgent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
see if you can; could you perhaps
A frequent softening device used before a request to avoid sounding bossy or overly demanding.
to ask for leave; to request time off
Standard phrase used when applying for permission to be absent from work or school.
to come over once; to make a trip over
Used when asking someone to travel to the speaker's location to handle an errand or meeting.
