致歉信
1.说明为何事而致歉；
2.解释造成过失或不能履约的原因； 3.再次致歉或提出解决方案。
Suppose you have accepted Mr.Zhang’s invitation to dinner, but you have to change your plan for some reason.Write a letter in about 120 words to make an apology to him.Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, using Li Ming instead.Sample:
Jan.6th, 2002
Dear Mr.Zhang, It was very kind of you to invite me to dinner in your house the day after tomorrow and I originally accepted it with great pleasure.But now, much to my regret that I may not be able to keep my promise because my sister was injured in a car accident and I must look after her in the hospital for several days.
The accident happened suddenly and all my family are now busy dealing with it and caring for my sister.So I don’t think I will have the time to go to the dinner and even if I go, I am afraid I will hardly be in a cheerful mood, which may spoil the party.
I am very sorry for that and really regret that I would mi such an excellent chance of enjoying the perfect dishes with friends.Besides, please give my regards to Mr.and Mrs.Rogers when they come to dinner.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
Dec.20, 2010 Dear Mr.Zhang, I am writing to tell you that unfortunately I will not be able to hand in my term paper by the deadline.I attend the school-organized field practice program in Guangzhou during this summer vacation and have just returned.I am sorry that I cannot finish the paper in time.Is it poible that you could allow me another month? If so, I will put everything else aside to finish my term paper as soon as I can.
I hope you will consider my request, and I apologize again for the delay.I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely, Li Ming
道歉信常用表达：
1.I am writing this letter to apologize for …/ I am writing to say sorry for …
我写这封信是为了…而向你道歉 2.I would like to give you my apology for…
对于… 我向你道歉
3.please accept my sincere apology for…
关于…请接收我真诚的道歉
4.I am indeed very sorry for what I did/said, but believe I had no intention to.. 对于我所做的所说的，我深深地抱歉。但请你相信我，我不是故意要…
5.please forgive me for a stupid choice of words.
请原谅我说话不妥
6.I feel awfully sorry about it and want you to know what happened. 为此我感到非常内疚，所以想告诉你实情
7.Please accept my apologies for my oversight. 请原谅我的疏忽
8.Please allow me to say sorry again. 请允许我再次表示歉意。
9.I sincerely hope you can understand my situation / think in my position and accept my apologies.
我真心的希望你能理解我的处境/设身处地地为我考虑，并接受我的道歉。 10.Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused / you have sustained. 对于给你造成的不便我再次表示歉意。
道歉事由的说明：
I’m writing to show my apology for…
I would like to expre my apologies for not being able to…
I’m sorry to say that I’ve not finished reading it through, and have to keep it until next Sunday.Excuse me for my delaying in turning in my aignment.
道歉原因的说明： I had a minor accident.I had a minor operation.
弥补纠正及其承诺：
I am sure I can make up the lo by… I promise it will never happen again.It would be very kind (considerate) of you to give me another chance to…(to give me another two days)
进一步致歉： Many apologies.Do please forgive me.
① 小错道歉 Dear Peter,
I am writing to you to apologize for the abrupt way I departed just after the exams finished.It was terribly rude of me to have left without saying good-bye to you.The fact is that I was so excited when I learned I had paed the exams with high marks that I couldn’t wait to get home and tell my parents.I am sure you will understand my feelings. Please accept my sincere apology, and wish you a really happy holiday.
Yours Truthfully, Fiona
② 约会取消的道歉 Dear Fiona,
I am sorry I mied seeing you yesterday.I know that you must have been disappointed.I also feel worried and anxious in my heart.The fact is that my manager at the last moment asked me to prepare an urgent plan while I could not get to a phone to call you and yesterday I have worked late until about 8:30 p.m.I am terribly sorry.However, I would like to ask you out this weekend to make up for yesterday.
Please give me a chance and I am waiting for your reply.
Sincerely Yours, Amelia
③ 未能赴约的道歉 Dear Fiona,
I imagine that you must be enjoying your birthday party today.I write this letter to offer my heartiest congratulations and best wishes for many returns of the day.It is a great pity that I cannot be with you.But remember I am thinking of you all the time.I hope that all your years to come will be twice as happy and as merry as those past.
Please accept the small gift I am sending you as a token of my best wishes for your happy birthday.
Sincerely Yours, Amelia
