商务英语写作基础知识

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商务英语写作

We shall pack…in…instead of in …, as… （由于……，我们将用……包装来代替…… （2）提出有关包装。）包装的参考意 In order to…, we would like to make the 见和解决办法 following suggestions for your consideration.（为了……，特提出以下意见供你方参考。）
11.2 Writing Skills（写作技巧）
包装信函的写作步骤及常见表达方式：
写作步骤表达方式 We thank you for your letter of …（感谢贵公司…… 日来函。）
（1）告知 We are pleased to inform you that …（很高兴告诉对方写信你……。）的目的（关于包装问题的 We are now writing to you in regard to the 洽谈） packing of …（我方来函告知关于……的包装问题。）
Yours sincerely,
Letter 3：Shipping marks requirements Dear Sirs, Re: Sales Confirmation No.99A/782 We thank you for your letter dated October 10, enclosing the above Sales Contract in duplicate but wish to state that the packing clause in the contract is not clear enough. The relative clause should be read: Packing: seaworthy export packing, suitable for long distance ocean transportation. The shirts under the captioned contract should be packed in plastic bags, five dozen to one carton, 20 cartons on a pallet, and 10 pallets in FCL container. On the outer packing please mark our initials: JHCL in a triangle, under which the port of destination and our order number should be stenciled. In addition, directive marks like WATERPROOF, etc. should also be indicated.

商务英语写作

商务英语写作商务英语写作的基本概念商务英语写作是指以英语为工具，针对商务场景，将思想和信息用书面形式表达出来，并传达给商业上的相关人士。

因此，商务英语写作需要具备较高的英文水平，灵活的思维和适宜的写作技巧，以确保价值信息的高效传递。

商务英语写作的重要性不容忽视。

在全球化的商业世界中，英语已成为商务通用语言，商务英语写作技巧已成为衡量一个企业商业水平和国际化程度的重要标志。

因此，不断提高商务英语写作的能力和技巧，已成为现代企业和商务人士必备的素质之一。

商务英语写作的特点商务英语写作涉及较广泛的领域，包括商务报告、商务信函、商务协议、商会文件等。

这些文件都需要遵守一定的写作规范和具备商务英语写作的特点。

1.精准明确：商务英语写作需要准确化表达想法和信息，避免造成不必要的歧义或误解。

2.概括简明：商务英语写作需要简化、概括表达，以便于商业人士快速了解信息。

3.重点突出：商务英语写作需要对重点进行突出和强调，确保重要信息不被忽略或误解。

4.正式规范：商务英语写作需要遵守一定的文化礼仪和书面惯例，以展现出企业的正式形象和商业实力。

商务英语写作的要素商务英语写作的要素包括内容、结构和语言。

内容商务英语写作的内容需要具备以下特点：1.必需：商务英语文档必须有明确的目的和意义，以便于您的受众了解信息/意见。

2.详尽：商务英语文档需要包含完整的信息和细节，以便读者按照您的要求采取必要的行动。

3.专业：商务英语文档需要个性化，包含专业术语，以符合您所在公司和行业的规则。

结构商务英语文档的结构需要具备以下特点：1.完整清晰：商务英语文档需要具有显而易见的结构，以便于读者快速理解信息的组织方式和重点。

2.逻辑有序：商务英语文档需要按照一定的逻辑和顺序安排信息，以达到最佳的传递效果。

3.语言助力：商务英语文档需要通过一定的语言手段，如标题、段落、标点符号等，以达到最佳的视觉效果和理解效果。

语言商务英语文档的语言需要具备以下特点：1.简单明了：商务英语文档需要简单易懂，避免使用过于复杂或晦涩的语言。

商务英语写作基础知识

使用日常讲话的方式来写作Pedantic学究式的Readable日常可用的ascertain find out (发现) aforementioned these (这些)is a result of because (因为)at this point in time now (现在)before long soon (不久)cease stop (停止)commence start, begin (开始) compensate pay (报酬) correspondence letter (信函) demonstrate show (表现)desire want (需要)due to the fact because (因为)during the time that while (当……的时候)elect choose (选择)facilitate ease, help (方便)for the purpose of to (为了)give consideration to consider (考虑)implement do (完成)in close proximity near (靠近)in the future soon (不久)in the event that if (如果)indebtedness debt (欠债)indicate show (表现)in the view of the fact that since (由于)locate find (发现)numerous many (许多)on condition that provided (如果)prior to before (在……之前) purchase buy (购买)rapid fast (快速)reason is because reason is (因为)residence address (住址)subsequent to after (在……之后) subsequently later (之后)sufficient enough (足量)terminate end (结束)utilize use (使用)vehicle car, tool (汽车，工具)标点的使用逗号逗号是标点中最广泛使用和滥用的。

商务英语写作知识要点

商务英语写作知识要点商务英语写作知识要点01 IntroductionSchool Writing: 1 In the form of essays, 2 To demonstrate the knowledge and language skills,3 Always use complicated structuresBusiness Writing:1 In the form of letters,2 Intended to communicate information,3 Readers and writers are in demand-supply relationship1. Principles of Business Writing: 7CClarity 清晰Correctness准确Conciseness简洁Courtesy 礼貌Concreteness具体Completeness完整Consideration周全2. Logical Organization①因果关系(Cause & Effect) ②时间顺序(Chronological Development)③序列顺序(Sequential Development) ④⽐较(Comparison)⑤⼀般到特殊(From General to Specific) ⑥特殊到⼀般(From Specific to General)02 Layout of Business Letters1. The Essential Parts of a Business Letter:1)Letter head 2)Reference3)Date line 4)Inside Address5)Salutation 6)Body of the letter7)Complimentary Close 8)Signature2. Letter Styles: Full B lock S tyle(齐头式)，Indented Style（缩进式）and Mixed Style（交错式）3. Letter head identifies the sender of the letter. It includes:1)Company’s logo 2)Its address and postal codes3)Telephone number, Fax number 4)Internet address, e-mail address5)Telegraphic and telex address 6)A trademark or a brief slogan4. Body of the letter is the actual message of the letter, which begins one blank line below the salutation. It is the most important part of the letter, the written speaker.Principles of the body: Clarity, Consideration, Correctness5. Organization of the body:1)Opening or Introduction 2)Details3)Responses or Action 4)Close6. Optional Parts of the body1)Attention Line 2)Subject Line3)Enclosure 4)Carbon Copy5)Postscript附⾔7. Layout of the Envelope: The Indented Form and theto ensure the grammatical sense. It’s important to use open punctuation consistently in the letter（18）03 E-mail/doc/e815a6a5f524ccbff1218414.html yout of Heading1)T o: (email address of the recipient )2)From: (email address of the sender—usually automatically filled in)3)Date: (automatically filled in)4)Subject (main idea of the message)5)Cc: (carbon copy– recipients whom the author wishes to inform of the message publicly)6)Bcc: (Blind carbon copy- recipients who are secretly being informed of the message)7)Attachment (the files you desire to send along with the message)2. Body: Salutation + Content + Complementary Close + Signature3. Points to ponder when writing1)Write a meaningful subject line.(主题栏意义明确)2)Keep the message focused and readable.（⾏⽂重点突出、排版清楚易读）3)A void attachments.（少发或不发附件）4)identify yourself clearly.（标明⾝份）5)Be kind. Don’t flame.（⼼平⽓和）6)Proof read.（仔细较读）7)Don’t assume privacy.（注意保护隐私）8)Distinguish between formal and informal situations.（分清场合和事宜）9)Respond promptly.（及时回复）10)Show respect and restrain.（宽容限制）04 Good News & Bad News Letters1. 商务信函种类：1)询盘enquiries2)发盘response to enquiries3)订单函order4)订单确认函order acknowledgement 5)确认函confirming letter6)拒绝函declining letter7)礼节函social letter8)建⽴商务关系的信函（买⽅或卖⽅之间）Establishment of business relationship2. General structure of Good News Messages and Neutral Messages——Direct Approach3. Occasions of Direct Approach1)Making enquiries or responses to enquires2)Making orders or order acknowledgements3)Confirming letter 4)Social letters 5)Declining letter 6)Establishment of business relationship4. Structure of Good News Letter:1)Begin with the main point (Introduction)2)Present necessary explanations (Details)3)Cover the remaining part of the objective (Action)(询价)4)End with adapted goodwill (Close)5. Useful sentences for closing of the good news letter:1)Looking forward to hearing from you.2)I hope this information will help you.3)We look forward to receiving confirmation of the reservation.4)It’s great to be worki ng together once again.6. Indirect Approach to Bad News Messages1)Don’t tell the bad news at the beginning.2)Begin with some good news or neutral information.3)Give explanations before releasing bad news.7. General Structure of Bad-news Messages:1)Begin with a buffer缓冲(introduction)2)Explain why the refusal has to be made (details)3)State the refusal (action) 4)Close positively (close)8. State the Refusals1)Make the refusal clear without misunderstanding.2)Offer some constructive and feasible suggestions.9. Close of Bad News Letter:1)Polite 2)Positive 3)Confident4)Do not remind your readers of the negative message.5)Do not apologize for your refusal10.Ways to buffer:1) Showing positive attitude, appreciation2) Showing sympathy and care3) Demonstrating understanding11. U seful sentences for explaining why the refusal has to be made (Present objective, reasonable and convincing reasons. Make the impression that the refusal is necessary and based on careful consideration)1) Had we not gone through careful and thorough in vestigation, we wouldn’t have made such a decision.2) It is on the basis of careful consideration that we made such a decision.12. To be avoided: We mustreject/turn down/refuse/disappoint youY ou surely understand …..We were surprised at your request.Y ou claim / Y ou state in your letter…This is the best we can do05 Complaint Letter1. Inevitable Complaints:1)Improperly filled order 2)Damaged merchandise商品；货物3)Misunderstanding about prices2. Direct approach to Complaints and Claims:Business people want to know as soon as possible when something wrong has happened to their products or services so that they can correct the situation immediately. Directness lends to clarity of purpose and success.3. Types for complaints1)Complaint for Poor Quality2)Complaint for Shortage3)Complaint for Invoice Mistake 4)Complaint for Delivery Delay5)Complaint for Wrong Items6)Complaint for Poor Packaging4. Structure of Complaint letter1)Explanation of Problem + Background Information (what situation, when, color, model No.)help to identify the problem + How Y ou Suffered (if necessary)2)Action required with deadline ( replace the faulty goods, refund the money, repair the goods, etc)3)Warning (strong but polite)5. Reply to Complaint Letter(括号内是句型)1)Explanation the problem + Background(T hank you for your letter of…About our delay ofshipment. We are sorry for not having been able to deliver the goods you ordered o n)2)Action required + Deadline (We take theresponsibility for the mistake and we willarrange for the replacement to be sent toyou within two da ys.) 3)Ending (Poli te We can assure you thatevery effort will be made to ensure thatsimilar erro rs.)6．U seful Sentences for Complaint Letter1）Describe the problem：On examination, we found all the goods were wetted.2）Action Required：Therefore, we are compelled to claim against you. We appreciate your seeing the matter seriously and arranging for the delivery within 5 days.3）Strong Demand：We will ask for the law if you cannot send the goods to us within 10 days.4)Courteous demand for action：In view of our friendly business relations, we are sure that the matter will be settled appropriately06 Persuasion/sales Letter（促销/推销函）1. Approach of Persuasion Letter——Indirect Approach2. General structure——AIDA1) T o Arouse Attention2) T o Create Interesta)Benefits of the goodsb)Choose the right appeal to feature your product or servicec)Appeals mean the strategies you use to present a product or service to your readers.d)Emotional Appeals: How people feel, taste, smell, hear, and see. Strategies that arouse people through love, anger, pride, fear, and enjoyment.（Perfume, candy And food etc.）e)Rational Appeals: Reason---thinking mind. Strategies based on saving money, making money, doing a job better, or getting better use from a product.（Automobile tires，Tools，Industrial ，equipment）3) Desire: T o Convince the readera)Benefits of the goodsb)Point out and stress all the benefits that your product can offerc)Determine the strongest psychological selling point:stressing a product’s benefits rather than its physical features4) T o Motivate Actiona)Ask for orders.b)Offer other incentives that will make your reader responsive: a gift, a limited availability and a discount.c)No-risk guarantee. d)Strengthening words.3. Principles of Persuasion Letter Writing1)Vivid language. 2)Be concrete.3)Focus on central selling point. 4)Use inductive（归纳）approach (deductive演绎).5)S ome ―don’t‖ in Persuasion letter.a)Don’t exaggerate.b)Don’t belittle your reader.c)Don’t speak ill of your competitors.Show the reader what you can do, but not what others can not do!07 Memo/memorandum1. Components of Memo1)HeadingMEMORANDUM / C ompany’s Logo / SloganT o: (reader’s name and job title)From: (writer’s name and job title)Date: （complete and current date)Subject: (what the memo is about, highlighted in some way) ---Informative2)BodyOpening---state the purpose---DirectDetails---Highlighted3) ClosingAction or Conclusive Sentence2. Characteristics of Successful Memos1)Subject Headings 2)Single topic3)Conversational tone—Informal 4)Conciseness---A void Wordy Sentences 5)Visual Signaling：numbers/ bullet s编号?boldface斜体italics斜体?heading3. Three points to A void1)A void abruptness 2)A void over-politeness3)A void unnecessary expressions4. AttentionInside the companyOne topic in one memoWithout company letterhead08 Meeting MaterialPart 1 Notice1. The Nature of Notice1)Purpose: To give information briefly and make the reader follow the message quickly2)Form to expressa)written on a blackboard or bulletin board公告板b)written as a memoc)written as a letter d)written as a postcarde)written in an email2. Types of NoticeMeeting noticeNotice for Greeting New Colleagues Holiday Notice Practice Notice3. Layout of Notices1)Heading (Subject matter or Notice)2)Body (time, place, purpose, materials)Full-blocked formUse asterisks or bullet points or numberLeave spaces between headings and different sectionsUse capitals, bold, italics or underlyingUse sub-headings3)Name and position（右下⽅4)Date(右下⽅4. Language Tone of Notices: Brief; Specific; Eye-catching; Polite5. Useful expressions1)请注意……Please note that…2)我们很⾼兴通知您……We are pleased to inform you…W e have pleasure in informing you that…3)我们想通知您……We would like to notif y you…4)我们特此奉告……We have the honor to apprise you of…5)我们冒昧奉告……We take the liberty of announcing to you that…Part 2 Meeting Agenda6. Difference between Agenda & Schedule:1)An agenda: T opics to be discussed at a meeting; before the meeting is held.2)Schedule: Work timetable.agenda是会议的议程，代办事项表。

商务英语写作模板

商务英语写作模板商务英语写作在商业交流中起着至关重要的作用，正确的商务英语写作能够帮助我们表达清晰、准确地传达信息，提高沟通效率。

下面就是一份商务英语写作模板，希望能够对大家有所帮助。

一、商务英语写作常用句型。

1. 开头部分。

I am writing to inquire about…。

I am writing to follow up on our previous conversation…。

I am writing to confirm our meeting on…。

I am writing to update you on the progress of…。

2. 正文部分。

According to our records…。

With reference to…。

I am pleased to inform you that…。

I regret to inform you that…。

I would like to draw your attention to…。

3. 结尾部分。

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you for your attention to this matter.I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.二、商务英语写作常用词汇。

1. 开头部分。

In reference to…。

With regard to…。

Regarding…。

I am writing with regard to…。

商务英语的应用文写作

商务英语的应用文写作商务英语是与商业和商务相关的英语，被广泛应用于商务交流、商务会议、商业谈判、商业合作等场合，是国际商贸交往中必不可少的工具之一。

商务英语的应用文写作能力对于从事商业和商务工作的人士来说至关重要。

本文将介绍商务英语应用文的写作要点。

商务英语应用文写作的要点商务英语应用文写作的要点如下：1. 行文简洁明了商务英语应用文需要尽可能地避免冗长复杂的句子和措辞，要求行文简洁明了，以便读者能够快速且准确地了解需要传达的内容。

这一点在邮件、简报等短文写作中尤其重要，因为这些文档通常需要传达重要信息，以便读者作出决策。

2. 准确表达信息商务英语应用文需要确认所传达的信息准确无误，因为任何误解或不清晰的表达都可能导致不必要的麻烦和误解。

因此，写作应该避免模糊不清或含糊的表达方式，以准确地传达信息。

3. 着重强调要点商务英语应用文需要注意强调要点，以便读者能够更快地理解重要信息。

这可以通过使用加粗、斜体、下划线等格式来实现。

4. 使用标准英语语法和拼写商务英语应用文要使用标准的英语语法和拼写，以确保信息的准确性和可靠性。

5. 确定文档类型并根据场合选择适当的语气商务英语应用文的类型包括邮件、简报、报告、正式信函、商业合同等。

每种文档类型有不同的格式要求、写作风格和语气。

根据不同的场合选择适当的语气，以确保表达的信息符合预期的效果。

6. 注意惯用语和习惯用法商务英语应用文的习惯用语和惯用法不仅可以加强信息的表达，还可以在写作中体现文化背景和行业特定的术语。

因此，注意文档的惯用语和习惯用法，并确保它们在适当的情况下使用。

商务英语应用文写作的技巧商务英语应用文写作技巧如下：1. 规划文档结构在写作商务英语应用文时，规划文档结构并按照逻辑顺序组织信息很重要。

一个好的文档结构可以帮助读者更快地理解重要信息。

2. 注意语言的正式性商务英语应用文要求使用正式的语气和措辞，以保证信息的准确性、权威性和正式性。

在邮件等简要的文档中，可以适当地使用亲密的语气，但文章应该避免使用缩写词、俚语和无礼的措辞。

商务英语写作的基本格式／结构／内容

商务英语写作的基本格式／结构／内容对于很多学生来说，可能没有实际的商务工作经验，所以刚接触商务写作会比较懵，你需要先把自己催眠成为一个商务环境中的职场人士。

那么，商务英语写作的基本格式／结构／内容是怎么样的呢？第一步你要做的就是，了解你的写邮件对象。

我们经常为了自己要写的内容感觉痛苦，我们编写复杂的电子邮件，报告看起来也很一般，大部分时候我们的努力并没有让我们的内容更容易阅读。

了解一段文字的目的是为了给你一种方向感。

撰写商业报告应遵循特定的格式; 例如，公司内部经常往来的电子邮件可能简短而不正式，但客户电子邮件或PowerPoint演示文稿最好要遵循礼貌，内容清晰和简洁这样的准则。

你的收件人就是你的指南针; 你首先要换位思考，如果你是收件人，你想要知道的内容是什么？这样会大大缩小你写作的范围。

你在邮件和报告中使用的语言风格和词汇等都符合你收件人的实际情况和当下的情景，这不仅仅是邮件内容有效性的问题，还体现着你的沟通技巧。

你能不能水岸的运用你的沟通能力和不同的收件人沟通，让对方理解并给予你有效的回复。

完成沟通的目标。

第二步你应该在内容和风格方面更加注意。

你的文章有没有按照商务写作基本特征和规则进行组织？简单的语言你写邮件也好，写报告也好写计划书也好，你的目的只有一个，就是把你的观点轻松快速的传达给你的观众。

而要完成这一个目的，我认为多使用主动语态，选择常用的短单词避免使用过多形容词。

我们来看两句话："We’d love to be of assistance"“We’d love to assist you.”你认为在商务写作中，哪一句话更合适？答案是哪句更直接，更高效和易于理解的那就是你要的答案。

will you be kind enough to 和 please你会选择哪个？当然是please！anticipate 和exceptendeavor 和 tryfacilitate 和 help在商务写作中二选一你选哪个？我们选用简短有效的单词组成句子，每个句子不要超过20个词，如果情况允许越直观的表述越好，可视化优于数字（5）避免不必要的修饰比如形容词和副词，还有那些which／that的从句明确的区分开观点和事实这两方面的内容应该在你的商业写作中明确区分。

商务英语写作资料

1.Translate the following sentences into English(1)我们从我方在荷兰代理人处得悉你们的地址，现特去函希望能与贵公司发展合作关系。

We have your name and address from our agent in the Holland, we are writing with a desire to establish business relations with you.(2)我们公司专营各种家用电器的进口业务。

We specialize in the importation of various kinds of household electrical appliances.(3)信内附有我公司最新的带插图商品目录。

如有兴趣，请即与我公司联系。

We enclose a copy of the latest illustrated catalogue of our firm and we hope that you can contact us if any of the item interests you.(4)我们的开户银行是中国银行南京分行，该行可向贵公司提供我们公司的资信情况。

Our banker is Bank of China Nanjing Branch, which can provide you information about our character and finances.2．Translate the following letter into English先生们：我们从网上了解到贵公司与我公司业务项目相同，故致函贵方希望建立贸易关系。

我公司进军电器行业多年，现在是南京电器业界的最大进口商之一。

关于我公司的资信状况，贵公司可向中国银行南京分行咨询。

目前，我们对贵公司的无绳电话感兴趣，盼望尽快收到回函。

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以下是具体的指导：1．在长的引导句或短语后加逗号。

Contrary to common belief, English women do not ware tweed nightgowns.不同于通常的观念，英国妇女不穿苏格兰粗呢睡衣。

I’ve been on so many blind dates, I should get a free dog.我已经相亲许多次了，应该已经找到合适的人了如果引导句是短的，就不需要逗号了。

After the dinner I went home.晚饭后,我回家了2. 使用逗号避免混淆。

试着不看逗号朗读这句话,你会听出问题来的。

Once you understand, the reason is clear.一旦你理解了，理由也很清楚了。

If he chooses, William can take over the company.如果威廉愿意的话，他可以接管公司。

3. 使用逗号来分开所列的项目。

The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not do.让你健康的唯一方法是去吃你不想吃的食物，去喝你不喜欢的东西，去做你不想做的事4. 用逗号来分割有and, but, for, or, nor, yet, 或so连接词的完整的句子。

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible times, and the pessimist fears this is true.乐观主义者声称我们生活在最好的年代里，而悲观主义者都可以认为这不是事实。

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.每个人都在谈论天气，但是没人有所作为。

5. 用逗号来把不重要的短语和句子的其他部分分离开来。

逗号间的词语可被删除，同时这句话仍然通顺。

Unlike Andy Rooney, who puts out a book every year, I at least have the courtesy to wait two years before I offer something new.和每年出书一本的安迪不同，我在拿出新作品之前至少要恭恭敬敬地等待两年。

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.一旦你习惯于悲观主义，它就像乐观主义一样让人愉快。

6．当你要直呼某人时，使用逗号。

Reader，suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you are a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.读者们，无论你们把自己当作是傻瓜，还是议会一员，我总是重复同样的话。

Dr. Livingstone, I presume?我猜您是里文史通博士？7．在正确的名称和标题或说明性短语逗号（同位语）间加逗号。

同位语就是在名词或短语后做进一步解释的词语。

它们和插入语一样对于句子结构并不是必须的，但是能提供给读者一定的信息。

Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft, spoke in Las Vegas last month.微软总裁比尔.盖茨上周在拉斯维加斯发言。

My son, the orthodontist, sent me flowers for my birthday.我的儿子是位牙齿整形专家，在我生日那天，他送来鲜花贺岁。

Let us be grateful to Adam, our benefactor. He cut us out of the "blessing" of idleness and won for us the "curse" of labor.让我们感谢恩人亚当，他除去我们安逸的“保佑”，为我们赢得了劳作的“诅咒”。

8.用逗号分隔地址。

Positano, Italy葡斯泰瑙，意大利10County Dublin, Eire，都柏林，爱尔兰共和国9.引用材料时用逗号。

John Kenneth said, "Nothing is so admirable in politics as a short memory."约翰 .肯尼司说过：“政治家们最令人羡慕的是其出色的短期记忆冒号冒号是用来提醒读者。

它是一种提示：好的，以下就是有关信息。

它引出一个列表和引用或解释。

它代替了"that is", "for example"等词语。

在商务信件的开头，冒号有时也出现代替了收信人的姓名。

On a divorce lawyer's wall: Satisfaction guaranteed or your honey back.Dear Sir or Madam:分号分号是标点符号世界里的一个奇特的标点。

它既不是逗号也不是句号，但有些两者皆有。

它比冒号或破折号更正式，同时要求读者停顿。

分号分隔两个主要的从句，每个从句有完整的意思。

因为从句是紧密关联的，分号可以更好的连接它们。

使用and（和）或句号都不会有同样的作用。

When angry, count four ; when very angry, swear.生气时，数到四；恼怒时，就发誓。

In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.在政界，如果你想有人去说某件事，那就去找一个男人；如果你想要有人做某件事，那就去找一个女人。

分号也可以用作：□分隔一系列复杂的项目:Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; personattempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot will be shot.想要在这个陈述中找到动机的人会被起诉；想要在其中找到寓意的人会被放逐；想要在其中找到线索的人更是死路一条。

□分隔有逗号的从句:At my 50th birthday party, the caterer prepared a vegetable basket with two dips, and dried tomato；assorted imported cheeses, a fresh shellfish bar with clams, oyster, and scallops; a pasta bar with six sauces; and three different desserts.在我50岁生日的晚宴上，承办人准备了充裕的蔬菜，伴有两种沙司，番茄和各种进口奶酪，一个有蛤蜊，牡蛎和扇贝等的贝壳吧，有六种调料的通心粉吧，和三种不同的甜点。

破折号破折号可用于观点加以强调，并可以起到像逗号，冒号，括号的作用。

It’s not the men in your life that count--it's the life in your man.重要的不是你生活中的男人——而是生活中你的男人。

A classic --something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read.经典佳作——那就是，有时人人争先拜读，而有时无人问津的书。

附言：一些文字处理程序会将两个连字号变一个成长的破折号。

一般而言，总是使用两个连字号。

由你决定；在同一篇文章中要保持前后一致。

括号这比破折号更加的不正式。

它本是一种旁白，也就是你和读者的耳语。