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Mitsuo23 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Why "could"?
Hi,
wiould you rephrase the part I underlined? becasue it says "could", I can't be suer what that means.
"As a database administrator, developer, or analyst, you’re under constant pressure to ensure your organization’s databases and applications are performing at critical service levels. But with tightening IT budgets, growing complexity, multiple database vendors, and availability requirements, you could use some help. And that’s where we come in."
Thank you,
M
wiould you rephrase the part I underlined? becasue it says "could", I can't be suer what that means.
"As a database administrator, developer, or analyst, you’re under constant pressure to ensure your organization’s databases and applications are performing at critical service levels. But with tightening IT budgets, growing complexity, multiple database vendors, and availability requirements, you could use some help. And that’s where we come in."
Thank you,
M
Top answer
'Could' is a polite form of 'Can'. The ad is suggesting that they would be able to help you if you feel that you need help.
- 'Could' is a polite form of 'Can'.
- The ad is suggesting that they would be able to help you if you feel that you need help.
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'Could' is a polite form of 'Can'. The ad is suggesting that they would be able to help you if you feel that you need help.
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....or, because of the problems created by the list of factors underlined, it is possible that you need some help.
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My reply per your invitation:
They've thrown in everything but the kitchen sink.
With all these terms and expressions (including the first sentence), there's bound to be something which will resonate with every reader! That's the hook.
I agree with MrM that "could" is the polite form of "can" in this case.
But in my opinion it is clearly not used
They've thrown in everything but the kitchen sink.
With all these terms and expressions (including the first sentence), there's bound to be something which will resonate with every reader! That's the hook.
I agree with MrM that "could" is the polite form of "can" in this case.
But in my opinion it is clearly not used
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Thank you, Avagi, for your detailed explanation. I modified my translation a bit based on what your opinion.
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We sometimes read articles describing the cultural differences between your society and mine, particularly with regard to what is considered polite and what is not.
I trust you are sensitive to this, and can make any appropriate adjustments.
I trust you are sensitive to this, and can make any appropriate adjustments.
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