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

 

1.    Your advertisement in today’s The Times offers a tempting job to young men just out of college.

贵公司在今天的《泰晤士报》上的广告为刚走校门的年轻人提供了一个诱人的工作机会。

2.    I understand from john that there is an opening for an account in your company

我从约翰那里得知贵公司需要一名会计。

I learn from an agency that your current director of public relations department is on the verge of retirement, and that position may be open shortly

我从职介得知,贵公司的公关部主任即将退休,很快会有职位空缺。

3.    Do you have a position for a sectary with year’s work experience

你们是否需要一名具有多年工作经验的秘书?

4.    As you will see from the enclosed resume, I feel confident in challenging for the position of assistant sales manager

从随寄的简历中您可以了解到我有信心参与竞争销售经理助理一职。

5.    Four year’s work experience atNew  YorkUniversitygives me the confidence to apply for this job

我在纽约大学四年的工作经验使我有信心申请这份工作。

6.    This is my application for the position advertised in China Daily(march 3)----regional sales manager

贵公司在33日的《中国日报》上刊登广告招聘区域销售经理,我写信应聘这一职位。

7.    I look forward to meeting you soon to discuss the employment opportunity in your compan

 我期望很快与您见面讨论我是否有机会再贵公司供职

8.    May I have the privilege of an interview

我能有幸得到一次面试的机会吗?

9.    I shall be glad to call at your office if you desire a personal interview

如果您希望面试的话,我将十分高兴到您的办公室拜访您。

I shall be much obliged if you will accord me an opportunity for interview

如果能给予我面试的机会,我将不胜感激。

10.  It would be a great pleasure if you could arrange an interview at your convenience

如果您能在方便的时候安排一次面试,我将感到十分荣幸。