商务英语写作

张静

目录

  • 1 An Overview of Business Writing
    • 1.1 Visual materials for the Chapter
    • 1.2 Functions of Business Writing
    • 1.3 Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
    • 1.4 Approaches to Organizing Business Writing
  • 2 Structure and Styles of Business Letters
    • 2.1 Structure of Business Letters
    • 2.2 Styles of Business Letters
  • 3 Sales-related Inquiries and Replies
    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Sample Analysis
    • 3.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 4 Order Letters and Confirmation Letters
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 sample Analysis
    • 4.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 5 Letters of Shipment
    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Sample Analysis
    • 5.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 6 letters of Payment and Settlement of Accounts
    • 6.1 Introduction
    • 6.2 Sample Analysis
    • 6.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 7 Routine Claims and Adjustments
    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Sample Analysis
    • 7.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 8 Persuasive Claims and Refusals
    • 8.1 Introduction
    • 8.2 Sample Analysis
    • 8.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 9 Sales Letters
    • 9.1 Introduction
    • 9.2 Sample Analysis
    • 9.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 10 Invitation and Thank-you Letters
    • 10.1 Introduction
    • 10.2 Sample
    • 10.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 11 Letters of Apology and Congratuation
    • 11.1 Introduction
    • 11.2 Sample Analysis
    • 11.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 12 Notices and Announcements
    • 12.1 Introduction
    • 12.2 Sample Analysis
    • 12.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 13 Memos and Minutes
    • 13.1 Memos
      • 13.1.1 Introduction
      • 13.1.2 Sample Analysis
      • 13.1.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 13.2 minutes
      • 13.2.1 Introduction
      • 13.2.2 Sample Analysis
    • 13.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 14 Resume
    • 14.1 Introductioon
    • 14.2 Sample Analysis
    • 14.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 14.4 More reference: Steps in Resume Writng
  • 15 Letters of Application
    • 15.1 Introduction
    • 15.2 Sample Analysis
    • 15.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 16 Letters of Recommendation
    • 16.1 Introduction
    • 16.2 Sample Analysis
    • 16.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 17 Proposals
    • 17.1 Introduction
    • 17.2 Sample Analysis
    • 17.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 18 Reports
    • 18.1 Introduction
    • 18.2 Sample
    • 18.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 19 Questionnaires
    • 19.1 Introduction
    • 19.2 Sample Analysis
  • 20 Business Agreements
    • 20.1 Introduction
    • 20.2 sample  Analysis
    • 20.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
Useful Patterns and Sentences


Useful Patterns and Sentences

 

Invitations 


We are planning/giving/having...at...

We are planning a small cocktail and dinner party at our home from 4:00 p.m. To around       9:00 p.m.on july 6.

我们计划于7月6号下午4点至晚上9点左右在家举办一个小型的鸡尾酒宴会。


We should/would be (very) pleased/glad/delighted/happy if you could...

We should be very pleased if you could honor us with your presence.

如蒙光临，我们将非常高兴。

We should be very delighted if you could find the time to join us for a small party we are       having at our office in Londn to celebrate the end of the financial year.

为了庆祝财年结束，我们将在位于伦敦的办公室举办小型宴会。若您能拔冗参             加，我们十分高兴。 

 

Would you please...?

Would please do me a favor by joining our party?

你能赏光参加我们的聚会吗？


We (sincerely) hope ...

We hope you are not too busy to come.

我们希望您能在百忙之中光临。

 

 Please let me know/confirm...

Please let me know as soon as posibble if you can come and tell me when you will be           able to do so.

如能前来，请早日告知何时为宜。


Please confirm you participation at your earliest convenience.

是否参加，请早日告知。 

 


Thank-you letters 


Thank you for...


Thank you for your hospitality that made us feel as comfortable as we do in our own             home.

谢谢你的盛情款待，让我们感到就像在家里一样舒适。


Many thanks for your...

Many thanks for your generous cooperation.

谢谢贵公司的慷慨合作。

 


Please accept my (sincere) thanks for...

Please accept mt sincere thanks for showing me such warm hospitality when I visit your         office.

我到贵公司访问是，承蒙盛情款待，在此接受我诚挚的谢意。 


I’m grateful to you for...

I’m grateful to you for the time and effort you put to ensure my trip was a successful and      satisfying  one.

谢谢您付出了那么多的时间和精力使我的行程如此圆满和愉快！

I very much appriate...

I very much appriciate your taking the time to help me with the training program at your        factory and  look forward to an opportunity to return the favor.

非常感谢您帮忙安排我到你们工厂进行培训。期望有机会为您效劳。


More useful expressions  

 

General appreciation

Ø     It was very kind of you to do…

Ø     Your management’s combination of enthusiasm, competence and flair is very                      impressive.

Ø     We were deeply impressed by…

Ø     Please accept my sincere appreciation for…

Ø     I’m writing to thank you for…

Ø     Thank you very much for…


A sincere personal comment

Ø     It was particularly helpful for us to learn…

Ø     I hope one day I can have the opportunity to…

Ø     I sincerely trust an opportunity will present itself to meet you  at later time…

Ø     I enjoyed the short stay at your home which is both delightful and memorable.

Ø     Our trip toCanadawas very much enhanced by your kind arrangements and                      hospitality.


Positive and genuine ending

Ø     You should be very proud of your …

Ø     I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with you…

Ø     Wish you every success.

Ø     Let work together for our ever greater success.

Ø     Thank you both for your hospitality and kindness.