Social Letters
Social Business Letters 商务社交信函
3) Expressing good wishes for the future 未来
祝愿
I wish you every success in your future career. Best wishes for your continued success. We look forward to an even closer association in the future. It is hoped that the relationship between our two firms can be further expanded. Our very best wishes for continued success in your new position. May your success be continued and look forward to closer cooperation between us.
Writing Suggestions:
1) Four principles: prompt, sincere, concise, direct. 2) Give attention to your relationship to the person whom you are writing, and adjust the tone of your message accordingly. 3) Consider the circumstances of the occasion that prompts you to write, and limit your comments accordingly. 4) Choose the most appropriate stationery.
社交书信.
社交书信(Letters of Social Activities)社交书信包括的内容很多，如邀请信、推荐信、介绍信、证明信、贺信、感谢信等等A Letter of Congratulation祝贺信开头：开门见山，说明消息来源正文：回忆过去，表明感受，展望未来，提出建议。
结尾：表达祝愿常用句型：What exciting/thrilling news!It is good/sensational news.I was delighted/thrilled to hear/to receive the news that ….It is the most joyful news I have heard for a long time.I congratulate you on/upon your success.Congratulations and all good/best wishes.Please accept my heartiest congratulations on…Permit me to congratulate you…We want you to know how happy we were when…It gave me a great deal of pleasure to learn…Wish you all the happiness in the world.I hope you will have nothing but joy and happiness in your life/career.All the luck in the world to you!Best of luck to you!55 Fifth AvenueNew York 10003October 19th, 2002Mr. Joseph R. Smith4903 Ellis AvenueChicago, Illinois 60607Dear Mr. Smith,As soon as I heard of your election to the board of directors of your firm, I felt I must write you to let you know how happy I am with your advancement.All of your friends have felt that in spite of the great difficulties you have faced in your climb up through the ranks, the outstanding ability we all recognized in you. This could not go unacknowledged. This advancement is certainly your due, and I think your firm should also be congratulated on taking advantage more fully of your exceptional talents.Sincerely yours,Emil HolgersonA Letter of Apology道歉信(Letters of Apologies)道歉信是写信人对未尽之事向收信人表示歉意。
英文书信及信封格式
练习填写信封
• George Wang will write a letter to his pen pal(笔友), Mike Clinton. Mike’s address(住址) is: 1025 Long Street, San Francisco, CA 94101, U.S.A. And George’s address is: 23, Alley4, Lane130, Sec.II Nanjing East Rd. Taipei, Taiwan 104, R.O.C. Please write an envelope for him.
Li Mingxin Dept . of English Beijing Foreign Studies Univ. Beijing,100081 China
发信人姓名和地址 发信人姓名和地址
收信人姓名和地址
Prof . Richard Miller 502 North Olive Avenue West Palm Beach，Florida 33402 U . S .A.
Signature
• 写信人要在结束语下面签名，以表示对信件中 写信人要在结束语下面签名， 的全部内容负责。签名最好是写信人的亲笔， 的全部内容负责。签名最好是写信人的亲笔， 在用打字机打的名字后还应注明发信人的职务 和职称。如果信中有附件，要加上Enclosure或 和职称。如果信中有附件，要加上 或 Encl.以示提醒。若信写好后要做一些补充时， 以示提醒。若信写好后要做一些补充时， 以示提醒 可以写上“ 可以写上“P.S.”或“p.s.”，然后再附加几句 或 ， 代表“ 话。“P.S.”代表“postscript”，相当于中文 代表 ， 又及，附言” 的“又及，附言”。
英语作文哪8种书信
英语作文哪8种书信English: There are eight types of letters in English which include personal letters, business letters, formal letters, informal letters, official letters, social letters, friendly letters, and complaint letters. Personal letters are usually written to friends or family members and are more informal in nature. Business letters are formal letters written between businesses or organizations for professional purposes. Formal letters are used for official purposes, such as applying for a job or writing to a government agency. Informal letters are similar to personal letters but are written to acquaintances or people you are not particularly close to. Official letters are used for formal communication with government offices or public authorities. Social letters are used for inviting people to events or for expressing thanks. Friendly letters are written to communicate with friends in a casual and cheerful manner. Complaint letters are written to express dissatisfaction or to complain about a product or service.中文翻译: 英语中有八种书信，包括私人信件、商业书信、正式信件、非正式信件、官方信函、社交信函、友好信函和投诉信函。
第三章 社交书信(Social Correspondence)
• 7. I hope this small gift will add a bit to your happiness on your birthday. • 希望这份小礼物能为你的生日增添小小的快乐。 希望这份小礼物能为你的生日增添小小的快乐。 • 8. Wishing you many happy returns on this joyous day. • 祝你天天如意，岁岁今朝。 祝你天天如意，岁岁今朝。 • 9. Congratulations on your fifteenth wedding anniversary. • 恭贺你们结婚 周年。 恭贺你们结婚15周年 周年。 • 10. I am at a loss at how to express my happy feelings. • 我不知如何表达愉快的心情。 我不知如何表达愉快的心情。 • 11. I wish you both the best of everything in life. • 我祝你俩万事称心愉快。 我祝你俩万事称心愉快。 • 12. May you have lots of promotions in the future. • 祝你步步高升。 祝你步步高升。 • 13. I am looking forward to hearing more good news about you. • 我期待听到你更多的佳音。 我期待听到你更多的佳音。
• （3）欢迎到访客人 ）
• Dear friends, • Welcome to our school. We are glad to have such a group of experienced teachers visiting us. We are sure the exchange of views among us will promote the friendly relationship between China and America. Finally, I hope you will enjoy your stay in China, make new friends and take away memories of a pleasant, productive day. After your visit, we sincerely hope you will give us your valuable suggestion. • Sincerely yours, • Wang Xiaoping
英译汉的文体
应用文体 的特点与翻译方法
应用文体在翻译时应注意的几个方面、
1. 全面了解有关背景 2.留心用词准确清晰,讲究句法结构完整 3.酌情使用英汉语套语,注意保留原文格式.
第一节
一. 分类:
信
函
就其内容而言，大致可分为社交信函、事务信函和商业信函三大类。
二. 英语信函的特点与翻译方法
1．英语信函的组成部分
（1）信端（Heading），即信头。即寄信人的地址和日期，写在信笺的右上角。 （2）信内地址（Inside Address），即收信人的姓名和地址，写在左上角，地右上 角的日期约低两行。 （3）称呼（Salutation），即对收信人的敬称或称谓，其位置在信内地址的下两行 处，并与之平头。 （4）正文（Body），即信函的内容。 （5）结束语（ Complimentary Close），即写信人表示自己对收信人的一种谦称。 （6）签名（Signature），即写信人的姓名。 （7）附件（ Enclosure），缩写成Encl。 （8）再启或又及（Postscript），编写成 P. S，用于补叙信的正文中遗漏的话。
一. 社交信函（Social Letters）的翻译
社交信函按内容与功能可分为祝贺（letters of congratulation）、慰问 （solicitude）、感谢（gratitude）等。
l．邀请信（Invitation letter）
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Oldname request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Pauline Marie to Mr. John Frederick Hamilton Saturday the twenty-ninth of April at four o’clock church of the Heavenly Rest New York
新时代核心英语教程写作3教学课件unit2
The postscript
You can sign a postscript with your first name or the initials of your full name, or you can just leave out the signature.
The language
Types of letters and notes for social purposes
Difficult Points
1. Writing a letter with clarity and force
2. Comparing different types of letters and their social purposes
The structure and format
The structure and format
Every well-constructed social letter is made up of five essential parts. • the heading • the salutation • the body • the complimentary close • the signature
• If you want more information, please be sure to write to me again.
• Thanks again for your kindness. • Looking forward to seeing/hearing from you
社交信函写作
社交信函写作实例1. 感谢信 (Thank-you letter)感谢信的使用范围很广，收到礼物或接受帮助、款待、问候、祝贺等都要写信表示感谢。
感谢信的内容主要有：1) 具体提到感谢的原因，如对得到的礼物或受到的服务加以赞赏等。
2) 表示愿意给与回报。
另外，感谢信要写得及时，语言应热情洋溢，自然地抒发真心诚意的感激之情。
措辞得体，切忌过分恭维。
实例常用套语1. 1. Please accept my sincere appreciation for Mr...请接受我对……先生真诚的感谢。
1. 2. Many thanks for your hospitality.感谢您的款待。
1. 3. Of all the... I have received, I enjoy yours the most.在我收到的所有的……中，我最欣赏您的那份儿。
1. 4. I know that... took you a great deal of precious time.我知道……花了您不少宝贵的时间。
1. 5. It was very kind of you to see me off at the airport when I left your country.在我离开贵国之际，我十分感谢您来机场送别。
1. 6. Thank you for... that you sent me.感谢您寄我的……。
1. 7. Please give my best regards to the people who prepared the party for me.请代我向为我准备那次晚会的各位表示问候。
1. 8. 1 hope that I may be able to return your kindness in future.我希望将来能报答您的热情款待。
1. 9. We do owe Mr... a great “thank-you”.对……先生，我再次深表感谢。
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慰问信的主要内容一般包括：1、表明消息的来源及听到消息后的感受；2、以乐观的语言减轻对方的烦恼、痛苦或悲伤；3、衷心希望对方能早日康复或快乐，情况会改善等；4、提出愿意帮忙，并表达关切之情。
Useful Expressions & Sentence Patterns1、How grieved I’m to hear of your …听说你……，我很难过。
2、I’m writing to express my deepest consolation.我写信表达我最深切的慰问。
3、I can’t tell you how sad I was.我无法表达我是多么伤心。
4、I’m crossing my fingers for you now in hopes that you are all safe and sound.我在为你们祈祷，希望你们都平安健康。
5、Being much concerned about your ailment, I hasten to offer my hearty sympathy.对你的不适，我很是担忧，特写信表示慰问。
6、We wish you a speedy recovery.愿您早日康复。
7、We are sure it won’t be long before you are back on your feet again.我们深信你不久就会康复归来。
8、I shall be very much delighted if I can be of any service to you.如果能帮你做点什么，我将感到非常高兴。
9、Please let me know what I can do to help.请告诉我能帮你做点什么。
10、I know you will be strong and brave for the sake of …我知道为了……，你会坚强和勇敢。
11、Please accept my sympathy and best wishes.请接受我的慰问和最美好的祝愿。
12、Take care of yourself保重自己。
写作练习(Writing Practice)你的朋友汤姆今年高考落榜了。
请你写一封信向他表示慰问。
要点如下：1、听说汤姆未考取大学你感到惊讶；2、他在校学习一直很用功，成绩也很好，经常名列前茅；3、这次失败必定另有缘故；4、勉励他不要灰心，抓紧时间准备明年再考，一定能考取。
告别信的主要内容一般包括：1、说明彼此离别的缘由；2、回顾过去一段时间的相处和彼此的友谊等；3、就对方曾经提供的帮助表示谢意；4、希望保持联系和来往；5、祝福对方。
Useful Expressions & Sentence Patterns1、Time flees away without delay.时光飞逝。
2、On the eve of our departure, …值此离别之际，…3、Please allow me to express my appreciation of the hospitality you showed.请允许我对您的盛情款待表示感谢。
4、Thank you for the personal interest you have shown in our affairs.感谢您个人对我们各方面的关心。
5、At this moment, nothing could express my feelings.此时此刻，没有什么能够表达我的感情。
6、It’s my great honor and pleasure to become your colleague.能成为你们的同事是我的荣幸。
7、Please convey my greetings to other colleague.请代我问候其他的同事。
8、On behalf of all the members of the organization, I send to you our good wishes for the future.我代表单位的所有员工，祝您好运。
9、I wish you a more prosperous and wonderful life in the future.祝您拥有更加成功、更加精彩的生活。
10、I hope we shall keep in touch.希望我们保持联系。
写作练习(Writing Practice)你因为某种原因将离开现在的工作单位，给同事写一封告别信。
Unit 3 求职信(Letter of Application for a Position)求职信的主要内容一般包括：1、介绍信息来源及所要应聘的职位；2、表明自己的求职心愿，写信的原因和目的；3、说明自己了解应聘职位和要求并满足招聘条件，简要说明自己的学习和工作经历；4、摆出其他优势和特长；5、简要列出证明人及其联系方式；6、感谢对方审阅自己的个人简历，并提出希望得到面试机会。
Useful Expressions & Sentence Patterns1、With reference/In reply to your advertisement in (newspaper) of September 7 for a clerk, I offermyself for the post/I take the liberty of offering myself for the position.从9月7日……报上得知贵公司招聘一位职员，我申请该职/特冒昧申请这一职务。
2、Having heard that a position of … is vacant in your company, I beg to offer myself as acandidate for the same.听说贵公司缺少一名……，特申请这一职务。
3、I’m 20 years of age, and I'm anxious to settle down to office work.本人20岁，希望能找到一家公司，以便安定下来。
4、Since leaving school, I have attended typewriting and shorthand classes, and have now attaineda speed of 70 and 90 words respectively.离开学校后，我参加了打字与速记班，而今已达到打字70字，速记90字的速度。
5、My reason for leaving the present company is that I desire to improve/better myself.我想离开现在公司的原因是，我希望我个人能得到提高。
6、I have a fair knowledge of … and I ask you to consider my qualification for the post.我有……方面的原因，请您考虑我是否有资格担任此职。
7、Being well acquainted with office work, I could make myself generally useful, should there beany opportunity of your requiring my services.本人对办公室工作非常熟悉，如有机会为贵公司服务，对一般事务必能胜任愉快。
8、I enclose my curriculum vitae together with my recent photograph.附上我的简历一份及近照一张。
9、Hoping you will give my application kind consideration.望您能仔细考虑我的申请。
10、Should you give me a trial, I will do my utmost to afford you every satisfaction.如有试用的机会，本人必尽力而为，以满足贵公司的要求。
11、I shall be much obliged if you will accord an opportunity for an interview.如果能给予我面试的机会，我将不胜感激。
12、I should be glad to have a personal interview and can furnish references if desired.如获面试，则感幸甚，如需推荐资料，本人也可提供。
写作练习(Writing Practice)假如你是刘辉，在3月5日的《中国日报》上看到一则招聘出中部门经理的广告，请写一封求职信，请求对方函寄求职表格并告知有关薪水及工作条件。
Unit 4 辞职信(Letter of Resignation)辞职信的主要内容一般包括：1、说明所要辞去的工作职位以及离职生效日期；2、简述辞职的原因，有时也可不提；3、感谢公司给你获得宝贵技能和经验的工作机会；4、感谢上司和同事在任职期间的帮助等；5、祝愿公司蓬勃发展。
Useful Expressions & Sentence Patterns1、It is with deep regret/great reluctance that I submit this letter of resignation, effective …万分遗憾/不愿地递上我的辞呈，生效于……2、I write this letter as formal notice to terminate my engagement with your company one monthfrom today’s date.我写这封信正式通知一个月后终止我和贵公司的雇佣关系。
3、As required by my contract, …根据合约上的要求，……4、This decision is based purely on personal reasons.这个决定纯粹是由于我个人的原因。
5、I have decided to accept a post that will give me greater possibilities for promotion and anincrease in my salary.我已决定接受有更大晋升机会并且工资更高的工作。
6、I would like to take a new challenge and I want to meet people from all walks of 1ife.我想接受新的挑战，并结识各行各业的人。