Would if i could Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwʊd/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈkʊd

WOOD if eye KOOD

UK

wˈʊd/ /ˈɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /kˈʊd

WOOD if EYE KOOD

释义

This expression means you want to do something but are unable to, or wish you could help but it's not possible for you.

用法与细微差别

Informal and often used to politely refuse a request or express regret. Commonly responds to personal favors or invitations. Avoid in very formal contexts. Sometimes used humorously or to soften a refusal.

• Spanish: lo haría si pudiera
• Portuguese (BR): faria se eu pudesse
• Portuguese (PT): faria se pudesse
• Chinese (Simplified): 如果我能就好了 - 如果可以我会做
• Chinese (Traditional): 如果我能就好了 - 如果可以我會做
• Hindi: अगर मैं कर पाता तो ज़रूर करता
• Arabic: كنت سأفعل لو استطعت
• Bengali: পারলে করতাম
• Russian: если бы мог, сделал бы
• Japanese: できるならしたいけど
• Vietnamese: tôi làm nếu tôi có thể
• Korean: 할 수 있다면 할 텐데
• Turkish: yapabilsem yapardım
• Urdu: کاش میں کرسکتا
• Indonesian: akan saya lakukan jika saya bisa

例句

I would if I could, but I have to work tonight.

basic

She said she would if she could, but she doesn't have a car.

basic

We would if we could, but we can't afford the tickets.

basic

Sorry, I would if I could, but I'm completely booked this weekend.

natural

Trust me, I would if I could, but that's out of my hands.

natural

You don't know how much I wish I could help—believe me, I would if I could.

natural