书信类分类常用词汇: 1)complaint letter
complain against sb about sth 投诉有关 diatisfaction with 不满
put up with/bear/tolerate 忍受 awful糟糕的
poor service 糟糕的服务 inconceivable 不可思议的
out of one’s expectation 令人大失所望 look into/go into/investigate 调查
2) inquiry letter inquire about 咨询 seek寻求 obtain获得
regarding, concerning关于 provide sb with sth 提供 inform (of) 通知 convenience 方便
3) apology letter
apologize to sb for sth 道歉 awfully非常 behavior行为 excuse借口 failure失败 fault错误 forgive原谅 ignorant无知
inconsideratene不顾及他人 inconvenience 不方便 make an apology道歉
4) thank-you letter
appreciate 感激
beyond words 难以言表
convey/expre one’s appreciation 表示感激cordial 衷心的 courtesy 礼貌 generosity 慷慨
incident事件 matter 事件
sanitary situation 卫生条件 bad manners不礼貌 disturbance 干扰 nuisance麻烦事 remedy补救 solve 解决
recurrence 再次发生
look forward to (doing) sth 盼望 prompt/immediate及时的 take into account of sth考虑到 detailed 详细的
eential/neceary 必要的 grateful/obliged感激 appreciation 感激
be concerned about对关心
make up for it弥补 misunderstanding误解 negligent疏忽的 offend冒犯 overlook忽略 regret 后悔 remedy补救 remove消除
shoulder the responsibility 承担责任thoughtle 欠考虑的
grateful 感谢
gratitude 感激之情 hospitality 好客 moved 感动 render 给 timely 及时的
5) job application
a solid theory foundation 坚实的理论基础
advertisement 广告
all-round 全面的
an intimate knowledge of 熟练的知识
applicant 申请人
apply for 申请
be available for an interview 可以参加面试
be qualified for 有资格
character/personality 性格，个性
contact number 联系电话
competent 有能力的
6) study pursuit
pursue 追求
enjoy worldwide fame 享有世界声望
further study 进修
admiion (to)入学
entrance 入学
fine tradition of scholarship 良好的学术传统
graduate program 研究生课程
long-cherished desire 珍藏已久的梦想
prestigious 有声望的
relevant 相关的
tuition 学费
well-equipped 设备精良的
well-staffed师资强大
diploma 毕业证 expected salary 期望得到的薪水 graduate (from) 毕业 have a good command of 对 掌握熟练 interpersonal skills 人际关系的技巧 meet the requirements 满足要求 practical experience 实践经验 qualification 资格 vacancy 空缺 working experience 工作经验
Model sentences:
Complaint letter
1) I am writing to you to complain about
2) I am writing to expre my diatisfaction with
3) There are some problems with the flat that I wish to bring to attention.For one thing, there is…For another,
4) I can hardly bear/tolerate/put up with it any more
5）I sincerely hope that it will review its management system, with the view to providing, better service to the public.
6) I hope that the authorities concerned will consider my suggestions and improve the situation as best as they can.
7) We trust that you will now consider this matter seriously and make an effort to prevent the recurrence of this kind
8) We will appreciate your willingne to make up for the lo.
Inquiry Letter
1) I would like to obtain some information about…
2) I would like some detailed information on/about
3) I am an overseas student who lives/studies in.
4) I am writing to you in the hope that I may obtain.
5) I wonder if there is a tennis club available.
6) I would be much obliged to you if you could let me know the procedures I have to go through
7) Your prompt and favorable attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated
8) I am looking forward to a favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
Apology Letter
1) I am awfully/terribly sorry for what I have done.
2) I feel very guilty for what I have done to you.
3) I am afraid what I have done has caused many inconveniences to you.
4) I regret to inform you that I am unable to do…
5) Please accept my most cordial and humblest apologies for…once more
6) I will try my utmost not to make such a stupid mistake again.
7) I am so sorry to have put you to so much trouble
Thank-you letter
1) I take this opportunity to expre to you my deep appreciation for the kind aistance you rendered me.
2) I wish there were a better word than “thanks” to expre my appreciation for you generous help.
3) My appreciation to you for your generous help is beyond words.I wish I could repay it one day.
4) Please accept my most cordial thanks for your timely help, which I will always remember.
5) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind help.
Job Application Letter
1) I have read your advertisement in Shenzhen Daily for a position of a sales engineer,
2) I wish to apply for the position of…which you advertised in yesterday’s Shenzhen Daily.
3) I am very interested in exploring the poibility of obtaining a position as a sales engineer with your company.
4) I read with interest your advertisement which appeared in…and would like to take up the challenge as a… with your firm.
5) After completing my four-year course at…university in 1990, I was employed by ABC company as a…
6) I believe I am well prepared, both psychologically and academically, for the post.
7) I believe I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for this post, and therefore, here I am enclosing my curriculum vitae.
8) Upon graduation, I first worked as…The following job was, and currently I am working for
9) I am available for an interview every afternoon.Please contact me at…
10) I hope that after reviewing my enclosed resume you will kindly give me an interview so that I can elaborate on my studies and working experience.
11) I hope you would consider my application favorably and grant me an interview.
12) With the kind of experience I have accumulated, I would expect a salary of not le than…
Study Pursuit
1) I am deeply interested in your graduate program in the Dept of …and plan to apply for admiion for the fall of 2001
2) I am writing to request admiion into the Dept of…at your University for the spring semester of 2001.It is my long-cherished desire to pursue study of Computer Science at a university in Canada.
3) I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward the neceary materials and relevant information at your earliest convenience.
4) If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
5) Your university is a well staffed and well-equipped institute with a long history and a fine tradition of scholarship, enjoying a worldwide fame I will certainly feel greatly honored if I am fortunate enough to be admitted into it.
6) Would you please let me know the procedures for admiion at your earliest convenience?
7) I am writing to inquire about the poibility of being accepted as a graduate student in your university upon my graduation.
8) I wish to pursue my Master’s degree in your university.
