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若想以簡(jiǎn)潔的說(shuō)法表達(dá),可以用(I am writing to )thank you for …?!?I am writing to do something (這封信)是為了……而寫(xiě)的類(lèi)似說(shuō)法,如以this is to …作為開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)的例句。常用詞與短語(yǔ)■ to whom it may concern :意即“致各位相關(guān)人員”,在各種證明文件、推薦函、介紹信等非特定收信人。貴公司及貴公司職員的高效服務(wù),使我定購(gòu)的書(shū)于十三日就收到了!非常感謝你對(duì)我的要求的特殊關(guān)照。From : guohongMail to :******◎******.**.**Subject : Thank you very much!To whom it may concern :I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your prompt handling of my order .I placed a rush order for several books on April 1 asking for delivery to be made by April 15 , well , your pany and its employees were so efficient that all the books I ordered arrived here on the 13th ! I really do appreciate the trouble you took to meet my request and the special attention you gave to my order .Please convey my thanks to all the staff involved – they certainly did an excellent job .Best wishes,Guo Hong譯文: 對(duì)于你迅速處理我訂單,在此向你致以深深的謝意??蓞⒖急痉独匦糯鹬x?!?sincere apologies 真誠(chéng)的歉意■ urgent 緊急的■ immediate attention 迅速處理attention 指“對(duì)某件事的關(guān)注”,依上下文,可表示“設(shè)想,考慮,親切(的行為),體貼”等意?!?due to something因?yàn)椤?由于…(because of ,owing to )有關(guān)due to 的其他例句, 。在商業(yè)書(shū)信中,常用比較客氣的would you like to 或wish to ?!?would you like to do 想做……want to 的禮貌說(shuō)法。例如vintage wine( [在優(yōu)質(zhì)葡萄的豐收年釀造的]特級(jí)葡萄酒),vintage car(19191930年時(shí)期的古董年)?!?following以下的。謝謝你們的諒解。很抱歉為你們帶來(lái)麻煩,希望能接受我方誠(chéng)摯的道歉。取消定購(gòu)最好能盡快告知。最重要的是注明商品型號(hào)等相關(guān)資料,使對(duì)方能夠確認(rèn)。At your earliest convenience , 通常為as soon as possible 的委婉用法?!?Favorable reply 好的回音Favorable 表示“(回答等)善意的,允諾的;(人,態(tài)度等)贊同的,友善的”之意。 obtainable )的狀態(tài)。 at hand 。 后面的if so 是if it is possible 之意?!?Price concession 照字面翻譯是“價(jià)格上的讓步”,是表示“折扣”(discount)之意的委婉說(shuō)法?!?inquire about something詢(xún)問(wèn)有關(guān)……ask about 的正式說(shuō)法。謝謝你對(duì)上述建議的關(guān)注,希望盡快得到你令人高興的回應(yīng)。因此,我定購(gòu)前詢(xún)問(wèn)降價(jià)的可能性。)■ Stateof – the –art 最先進(jìn)的,最新技術(shù)的 大量定購(gòu)能否打折……向經(jīng)銷(xiāo)商詢(xún)問(wèn)估價(jià)單的價(jià)格是否可降低?可能的話,進(jìn)一步詢(xún)問(wèn)條件是什么?From : guohongMail to : ************.**.**Subject : Your Quotation Of May 20Dear Mr . Doe :Thank you very much for your quotation of May 20 for the merchandise we inquired about in our previous of April 1.As you may know , however , the market is highly petitive , and the lowest possible prices are essential . Before placing an order with you k, therefore , we would like to ask if it is possible for you to make a price concession and , if so , please also let us know on what terms the concession is available .We would appreciate your kind consideration , and hope to receive your favorable reply at your earliest convenience .Sincerely yours ,Guo HongZhida Co. , Ltd. 譯文:四月一日我們發(fā)出電子郵件向你詢(xún)問(wèn)的商品,貴公司在五月二十日寄出估價(jià)單,在此表示感謝?!?At the current exchange rate of $1 to RMB ■ In about two weeks 大約兩周這是指“(從現(xiàn)在起)大約兩周后”。on a/an …basis 是“在…基礎(chǔ)上”。 ?!?As you requested 正如你所要求的■ Ship something 寄送、投遞(貨物、包裹等)原為“海運(yùn)”之意,現(xiàn)在則不限于海運(yùn)?!?Via 通過(guò)…(by , through )原為拉丁文介詞,表示“通過(guò)…”之意, ?!?Place 以place an order [for something ] 的說(shuō)法,表示“定購(gòu)”之意。另有this is to confirm …的寫(xiě)法。感謝你的定購(gòu),希望你能從最先進(jìn)的CDROM軟件中,得到無(wú)限樂(lè)趣。 West , Inc .譯文: 你四月一日的電子郵件中,定購(gòu)了下列商品各一件,想請(qǐng)你確認(rèn): TRANSwriter (產(chǎn)品編號(hào)B998,單價(jià)$) SuperOffice ( 產(chǎn)品編號(hào)B995 ,單價(jià)$) 根據(jù)你的要求,貨品將通過(guò)聯(lián)邦快遞寄出。除了確認(rèn)定購(gòu)一事除外,最主要的目的是向?qū)Ψ酱_認(rèn)商品編號(hào)、價(jià)格等是否正確無(wú)誤。FedEx 在美國(guó)經(jīng)常被用作動(dòng)詞,如Please FedEx ( or FEDEX) the following immediately .( 請(qǐng)立刻將下列物品以聯(lián)邦快遞寄上?!?Ship something 寄送、投遞(貨物、包裹等)原為“海運(yùn)”之意,現(xiàn)在則不限于海運(yùn)?!?Apply to something 適用于…,適合…■ Otherwise (承接前句的敘述)否則,不然■ Look forward to [doing] something 期待、盼望(做)…■ As soon as possible 盡快??s寫(xiě)為ASAP(或asap)?!?I understand [that ] …我知道、聽(tīng)說(shuō)…■ On a COD basis 以COD 為基礎(chǔ)COD是cash on delivery 或collect on delivery 的縮寫(xiě),意思是“貨到付款”?!?one each of (A and B ) (A 和B)各一個(gè)■ (the) following 以下的。Want to 是豪不客氣的表達(dá)自己的需求。謝謝! 常用詞與短語(yǔ)■ with reference to something 關(guān)于……經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)在正式書(shū)信中作為開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)。若可以貨到付款的話,希望能盡快寄出我所定購(gòu)的CDROM。另外,付款方式的確認(rèn)也很重要。但從微妙的語(yǔ)意來(lái)看,前者比較正式,語(yǔ)氣親密的書(shū)信經(jīng)常使用I am looking forward to …的寫(xiě)法。若未事先約定要見(jiàn)面,通常會(huì)寫(xiě)成I hope to see you soon .(有關(guān)hope 的用法, 的“常用詞與短語(yǔ)”?!?look forward to [doing] something 的用法look forward to ..是“期待、盼望(做)…”之意,用來(lái)表示對(duì)未來(lái)某事(通常是既定之事)的一種企盼。英國(guó)英語(yǔ)用法通常為at any time 。■ specific 具體的,特定的■ let me know 請(qǐng)告訴我inform 的口語(yǔ)說(shuō)法。 例如via air mail 是“以航空郵件”之意。也可作為副詞,如we will send you the catalog free [of charge ]. 。 再此感謝你對(duì)本公司產(chǎn)品的關(guān)注,希望近日能收到你的第一張訂單。按照你的要求,明天我以航空郵件寄給你一份免費(fèi)的郵購(gòu)目錄。 From : ************.**.** Mail to : guohong Subject : Your Inquiry of April 1 Dear Mr. Guo : Thank you for your . As you requested , I will send you a copy of our free mailorder catalog via mail tomorrow . If you have any specific questions , please let me know at any time . Thank you again for your interest in our products . we look forward to receiving your first order in the near future . Sincerely , John Doe , Manager Mail Order Department East amp。No. 13 目錄將另外寄送給你…… 。在正文結(jié)束后,以簡(jiǎn)單的 I hope to hear from you soon . 結(jié)尾,最后再加上一句簡(jiǎn)單的致謝 thank you .即可。若有其他的要求,可在第一句后面加上I would also like to …之類(lèi)的句子?!?NOTES這是一封只敘述必要事項(xiàng)的簡(jiǎn)潔書(shū)信。 此外,與此同樣表示對(duì)未來(lái)的期待、希望的hope to do 及l(fā)ook forward to doing 之間的差異, 。■ Postage 郵費(fèi)■ Hope to do 想做…,希望做…Hope 是“對(duì)可能實(shí)現(xiàn)的事,衷心期盼其實(shí)現(xiàn)”。guohong知達(dá)公司北京市阜成門(mén)北大街17號(hào)FAX: 861068316510 常用詞與短語(yǔ)■ (be ) interested in [doing ] something 有興趣【做】…(be) interested to do 的例句請(qǐng)看 。From : guohongMail to : ************.**.**Subject : Request for Catalog Dear Sir/Madam?。海?am interested in purchasing your latest mail order catalog , and would you like to know the cost , including postage to BeiJing .I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.