第七讲 社交信函

第七讲社交信函SocialLettersSL1.社交信函的基本格式：1.1英文社交信函的基本格式：

Theheading信头

Theinsideaddress收信人地址

Thedate日期

Thesalutation称呼语

Thebodyoftheletter正文

Thecomplimentaryclose结束敬语

Thesignature签名

TheEnclosure附件ThestructureofanEnglishletterBLHeading:Insideaddress:DateThesalutation:(Thebodyoftheletter)…………………（thecomplementaryclose）ThesignatureEnclosureSLSL1.2汉语的书信格式：信头称呼：（信函主体）．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．（恭谦结束语）。此致敬礼！签名日期附件（包括复印件）：另启SL社交信函的语言介于书面语和口语之间，要求用语通俗质朴、简洁流畅的语言形式。FourCs原则:Clearness清楚Conciseness简洁Correctness准确Courtesy礼貌2.社交信函的语言风格特点：

SL由于受中国传统儒家学说的影响，汉语的社交信函在语言组织方面往往带有恭谦的语气和语调。在称谓方面，自称采用谦称，对称采用敬称，如采用“敬启者”或“谨启者”等。书信结尾通常使用“此致”、“敬礼”、“顺安”等。2.社交信函的语言风格特点：

SL在英语中，最普通的敬语是DearMr.,Mrs.,Miss或DearSir/Sirs/Madam…书信结尾客套语有多种：Bestregards./Bestwishes./Kindregards.Yourssincerely/faithfully/truthfully…2.社交信函的语言风格特点：

SL3.社交信函的翻译原则：

1）用词准确Accuracy2）言简意赅Clarity&Brevity3）含蓄有礼Courtesy4）多数英文书信用语庄重，翻译时不可译成口头语。酌情使用一些常用文言词语，如：贵，乞谅，承蒙，为盼，赐复等。5）传达原文的文体色彩：如写信人和收信人关系密切，则选词造句向非正式靠拢，反之向正式靠拢；6）体现不同信函的个体风格：如贺信的亲切热情，感谢信的真诚恭敬等。推荐信祝贺信邀请函点击输入标题信息4.信函的翻译实例感谢信介绍信123456求职信/申请函7证明信正式(formal)非正式(informal)4.1邀请函(InvitationLetter):4.1.1正式的邀请函：遣词造句和语言文体：正规表达方式：文采+热诚邀请者和被邀请者都用第三人称。详细写明各种具体的日程安排以及会议的具体内容。请柬谨定于七月五日星期日晚八时在香港深水湾道100号新亚洲大酒店为父母的金婚纪念举行晚宴，敬请罗伯特伉俪光临。张三夫妇敬约敬请回复Translation:Invitation

Mr.andMrs.ZhangSan

requestthepleasureofMr.andMrs.Robert’scompanyatdinnerinhonouroftheirparents’FiftiethWeddingAnniversaryonSunday,thefifthofJulyateighto’clockNewAsiaHotel100DeepWaterBayRoad,HongKongR.S.V.P(Pleasereply,法语缩写repondezs’ilvousplait)邀请人姓名被邀请人称呼at/on+场合事由on+星期，日期，月份at+具体时间at/in+地点PRACTICEInvitation

Dr.andMrs.ThomasMatthewRequestthepleasureofMr.andMrs.SmithJohn’scompanyOnthetwenty-fifthAnniversaryoftheirMarriageOnTuesday,February03,2003Fromfivetillseveno’clockAtInternationalHotelTheParkLane,NewYorkPleasereply

请柬兹定于公历二00三年二月三日（星期二）晚上五点到七点在纽约市公园弄国际大酒店举行结婚二十五周年庆典，敬请史密斯约·翰夫妇届时光临！

托马斯·马修夫妇谨邀Translation:正式邀请函的回复：ReplyingaFormalInvitation:Mr.andMrs.RobertacceptwithpleasurethekindinvitationofMr.andMrs.ZhangSantodinneronSunday,thefifthofJulyateighto’clockNewAsiaHotel100DeepWaterBayRoad,HongKongDecliningaFormalInvitation:Mr.andMrs.RobertregretthattheyareunabletoacceptMr.andMrs.ZhangSan’skindinvitationtodinneronSunday,thefifthofJulyateighto’clockNewAsiaHotelowingtopreviousengagementOctober24,2002DearProfessorWang,

OnbehalfoftheOhioStateUniversity,Iwouldbeverypleasedtoinviteyoutoattendandchairthe2004InternationalConferenceonDataProcessingtobeheldinMichigan,fromOctober25toOctober28,2004.

Wesincerelyhopethatyoucouldacceptourinvitation.Youareaninternationallyacclaimed（称赞）scholarandeducator.YourparticipationwillbeamongthehighlightsoftheConference.

Asyouknow,thisisthe10thanniversaryoftheConferenceandweplantomakeitatrulyinternationalmeeting.Wehaveacceptedmanypapersfromseveralforeigncountries,includingtwofromChina.

EnclosedpleasefindacopyoftheSecondCircularoftheconference.Ifyoucancome,pleaseletusknow

atyourearliestconvenience,sincewehavetopreparethefinalprogramsoon.Wearelookingforwardtoyouracceptance.Sincerelyyours,PeterWhite邀请对方参加的意图以及会议或学术活动的名称、时间、地点对被邀请者的威望和学术水平等表示推崇和赞赏，表明被邀请者的出席会给会议或者活动带来很好的影响说明会议或活动的相关事宜，最好是能引起对方兴趣的事宜表达希望对方能够参加的诚意请收信人对发出的邀请做出反馈，如确认接受邀请。再次表达希望对方能够参加的诚意DearProfessorWhite,

Manythanksforyourletterdated15thAugust,invitingmetoattendandchairthe2004InternationalConferenceonDataProcessingtobeheldinMichigan,fromOctober25to28,2004.

Muchtomyregret,IshallnotbeabletohonortheinvitationbecauseIhavebeensufferingfromadiseasesincethissummer.Iamfirmlyadvisedthatitwouldbeunwisetoundertakeanydistantandlongtravelinthenearfuture.

IfeelverysadtomisstheopportunityofmeetingyouandmanyothersinthefieldofComputerScience.Iwishtheconferenceacompletesuccess.

Faithfullyyours,

WangXuan4.1.2非正式的邀请信：日常生活中的邀请信相对比较随便、简短，一般只有短短的几行。但是一定要把受邀请人、原因、地点以及具体的时间等内容写清楚，以免收信人因此而出差错。DearMissSmith,MybrotherPeterwillbestayingwithusforafewdaysduringtheChristmasholidayandmywifeandIhaveplannedafamilydinnerforhimnextSaturdayeveningatseveno’clocksothathecanmeetsomeofourfriends.Weshouldbedelightedifyoucouldjoinus.Ihopeyouwillletmeknowthatyoucancome.Yours,Lee敬爱的史密斯小姐：我弟弟彼得将在圣诞节假期期间到我们家住几天。为了方便他和我们的一些朋友见面，我和妻子计划在下星期六晚七点在家中为他接风。若您能出席，我们会感到很高兴！希望能告知！李先生敬邀Translation:AcceptinganInformalInvitation:DearMr.Lee,ThankyouforyourkindinvitationtothedinneryouandMrs.LeearegivingnextSaturdayforyourbrother.Ishallbeveryhappyindeedtocome,andlookforwardwithpleasuretomeetingyourbrother.YourssincerelySmith敬爱的李先生：非常感谢您和您夫人邀请我们参加下周六为令弟准备的晚宴。我很高兴能接受邀请前往，并热切期盼能在晚宴上与令弟见面！您最真诚的

史密斯Translation:DeclininganInformalInvitation:

DearMr.Lee,IamsosorrythatIcannotcometothedinneryouandMrs.LeearegivingnextSaturdayforyourbrotherbecauseofapreviousengagementthatevening.IdoappreciateyouraskingmeandhopethatIwillhavetheopportunitytomeetyourbrotheronsomeotheroccasioninthenearfuture.YourssincerelySmith敬爱的李先生：非常抱歉！由于提前有约，不能前来参加您和您夫人下周六为令弟准备的晚宴。非常高兴能受到邀请，期盼日后能有机会与令弟见面！您最真诚的

史密斯Translation:4.2感谢信LettersofThanksThank-youLetters感谢信带有浓厚的感情色彩，具有比较浓的人情味，写作时要注意以下几点：1、措辞要自然，诚恳亲切，切忌用一些空话套话；2、开始就表明感谢之意，再进一步交代感谢的原因。3、要用恰当的词表示对收信人提供的帮助或赠送礼品的赞美，但不要太过于夸张。4、感谢信尽量用手写，比打印的信件显得更有诚意。感谢款待(hospitality)：DearChristina,Thankyouverymuchforinvitingustoyourlovelypartylastnight.Weenjoyedthedeliciousdinneranddelightfulconversationverymuch.Itwassothoughtfulofyoutothinkofus.Wehopewecanhaveyouovertoourhousesoon.

Withlove,Mike感谢款待(hospitality)：亲爱的克里斯蒂娜：非常感谢你能邀请我们参加昨晚的晚会。我们非常享受昨晚丰盛的晚餐，并且非常享受昨晚愉快的交谈。能想到邀请我们参加这次聚会真是太有心了。希望不久能邀请你到我们家做客。爱你的

迈克Thanksforreceivinggifts

为收到礼物而致谢

DearKate,ThankyouverymuchfortheEnglish-Chinesedictionaryyousentmeyesterday.It’salwayssoconsiderateandthoughtfulofyoutoshowmesuchloveandconcern.Asyouknow,I’vebeenneeding,andwantingadictionarylikethatforalongtime.I’lltakeanadvancedEnglishcourseduringthevacation,andI’vebeensavingeverythingIearnforthisexpensivenewedition.DearKite,yourgiftcomesontimeandintime.IwillthinkofyouwithaffectionandgratitudeeverytimeIuseit.YoursSincerely,

LilyTranslation

亲爱的凯特：非常感谢你昨天送给我的英汉词典。你总是那么体贴入微、考虑周全地爱护我、关心我。你知道，很长一段时间以来，我一直需要也想要这样一本词典。今年假期我要参加一个高级英语补习班，我在尽一切可能攒钱买这本昂贵的新版词典。亲爱的凯特，你的礼物来得正是时候，每当我用到这本字典时，我都将怀着挚爱与感激想到你。你真诚的朋友

莉莉ThanksforCommendinganEmployee

为表扬雇员而致谢

DearMr.Baker,

ThankyouverymuchforyourletterofMarch3commendingoneofourreceptionpersonnelforassistingyouwhenyoubecameillandaccompanyingyoutothehospitaltwoweeksago.Wearegladtohearthatyouarefullyrecoverednow.Wearealwayshappytohearwhenamemberofourstaffhasshowninitiativeandconsiderationforourcustomers.SusanMiller,thereceptionistinvolvedhasbeenshownyourletterandanotehasbeenplacedinherpersonnelfilenotingherspecialconcernforyourwelfare.

Thankyoufortakingthetimetoletusknowaboutthisincident.Yourssincerely,FionaMackayPersonnelManager4.3祝贺信

（LettersofCongratulations）Congratulationsongraduation

DearMr.Li,

IlearnedfromWangYingthatyougraduatedwithhighhonorsfromHuabeiUniversityyesterday.Icanwellimaginehowproudofyouyourparentsarenow,whohavebeenanxiouslyhopingtowitnessyourbrilliantsuccess.I’vealsoheardthatyouwillcontinuestudiesintheUnitedStatessoon.Iwishyougreatersuccessinyourstudiesandresearchwork.

Withbestwishes.

Yourssincerely,

Tom开门见山说明值得祝贺的事情写信人对值得祝贺之事的评价和自己的真切体会在信的结尾处再次表示祝贺及对收信人贴切的称赞。Translation

亲爱的李先生：从王英处获悉你以优异的成绩于昨日毕业于华北大学，我可以想像得到，你的父母现在是怎样地引以为荣。他们一直殷切地希望你获得辉煌的成就。闻悉你不久将去美国深造，预祝你在学习和研究工作上取得更大成就。

祝一切安好！

你最诚挚的

汤姆4.4求职信/申请函

（ApplicationLetters）TheComponentsofanApplicationletterGivereasons介绍消息来源，表明求职心愿，说明写信目的

Self-introduction介绍个人简历，摆出求职优势，提出获职打算Askforareply请求答复联系，留下联系方式，表明感激之情DearDr.Anderson,Mr.LiQuanzhiwhohasjustreturnedtoChinafromyouruniversityinformedthatyouareconsideringthepossibilityofofferingaChineselanguagecoursetoyourstudentsinthenextacademicyearandmayhaveanopeningforateacheroftheChineselanguage.Iamverymuchinterestedinsuchaposition.IhavebeenteachingChineseliteratureandcompositionatcollegelevelsince1980.Inthepastthreeyears,Ihaveworkedinsummerprograms,teachingtheChineselanguageandculturetostudentsfromEnglish-speakingcountries.Asaresult，Igottoknowwellthecommonproblemsofthesestudentsandhowtoadaptteachingtoachievethebestresults.WithyearsofintensiveEnglishtraining,IhavenodifficultyconductingclassesinEnglishandfeelquitecomfortableworkingwithAmericanstudents.IwillbeavailableafterFebruary1998.Pleasefellfreetocontactmeifyouwishmoreinformation.ThankyouverymuchforyourconsiderationandI’mlookingforwardtohearingfromyou.Sincerelyyours,ShiHongqi说明消息来源表明求职心愿介绍个人简历指出求职优势请求答复联系表明感激之情DearSir/Madam,

HavinggraduatedfromtheDepartmentofMechanicalEngineeringat×××UniversityinJune,2011,IamdeeplyinterestedinyourgraduateschoolintheDepartmentofMechanicalEngineering.Iwouldnowliketoapplyforadmissionandatuitionscholarshipatyouruniversityforthespringtermof2011.Iwouldappreciateyoursendingmecatalogandapplicationforms.

AssoonasIreceiveyourletter,Ishallforwardyouallmysupportingdocuments.Iamlookingforwardtoyourresponseatyourearliestconvenience.Respectfullyyours，WangLi

亲爱的先生/女士:我于2010年6月毕业于×××大学机械工程系，久慕贵校研究生院机械工程系之大名，现拟申请贵校2011年春季入学许可及奖学金，如蒙惠寄有关简章和申请表，则不胜感谢。收到贵校的复信后，我会立即寄上所有证明材料。急盼早复。您真诚的，王丽4.5推荐信（RecommendationLetters）Towhomitmayconcern,Inthecapacityoftheformerdeanof“DalianManagementSchool”ofDalianUniversityofTechnology(DUT),IamwritingwithpleasuretorecommendMr.Caitoyouresteemeduniversity.Igottoknowhimpersonallywhenhewastakingthecourse—MethodologyofManagement(orMethodsofManagementasstatedinhistranscripts),acourseItaught,concerningresearchmethods,especiallyquantitativeapproachtomanagementresearch.Thenhetookoneofmyothercourses—AdvancedStrategicManagement.Mr.Caishowedgreataptitudeonbothcoursesandhegot78onboth,whichseemabitlower,butifyoutakethedifficultyofthetestpapersandmystrictgradingintoaccount,youwillunderstandwhysuchscoresarestillamongthetopfive.Undoubtedly,hegotexcellentscoresonotherscoresandrankedamongthetop5%ofhisclassafterthefirstyearofgraduatestudy.推荐人简介及推荐事由被推荐人的基本情况介绍Tomyknowledge,Mr.Caiisnotonlystronginacademics,butalsoinsportsandsocialactivities.HewasthecaptainofthesoccerteamofgraduateschoolofDUTandledtheteamtoplayinthesoccerleagueofouruniversityfortwosuccessiveyears.Hewasalsooneofthemainfoundersofthefirstacademicclub—“ManagementForum”ofthe“DalianManagementSchool”ofDUT.AfterIleftDUT,hestillkeepsintouchwithmefromtimetotimeandIampleasedtoseethatheprovedhisoutstandingcapacityinbothresearchandteachingposition.Therefore,Ifeelverydelightedwhenhetoldmehewouldliketopursuehisadvancedstudiesinyourhonoredprogram.IamconfidentthatMr.CaiwillcontributegreatlytoyourprogramaswellashedidinDUT.Pleasedon’thesitatetocontactmeifyouneedmoreinformation.Truly,yoursXXX推荐人对被推荐人的基本评价4.6介绍信(LettersofIntroduction)ChinaTravelServiceMarch15,2003BureauofTravelandTourismAdministrationPersoninCharge,ThebearerofthisletterMissWangLin,whoisentrustedwiththetaskofmakingnecessaryarrangementswithyouforourtravelingnextmonth.Pleasefavorherwithaninterview.兹介绍持信人王琳小姐前往你处联系下个月的旅游安排相关事宜。请予以接洽。介绍信旅游管理局办公室负责同志：兹有我单位王琳女士前往贵处办理我单位组织的下月旅游的安排事宜，请予以接洽。中国旅行服务公司2003年3月15日介绍信负责同志（敬启者）：兹介绍我单位张力和顾宏两位同志根据学校指示前往调查学生周慧的家庭情况，希望你们帮助提供必要的信息，甚感！府州大学2002年11月9日FuzhouUniversityNov.9,2002Towhomitmayconcern,ThisistointroduceMessrsZhangLiandGuHongwhoaretomakeaninvestigationofStudentZhouHui’sfamilyconditiononourinstructions.Weshouldesteemitagreatfavorifyouwouldaffordthemthenecessaryinformation.Withhighrespect.DearProfessorKing,AllowmetointroducetoyouMr.Liu,thebearerofthisletter.Heisoneofmyformerstudentsandisgoingtoenteryourinstitutionaftergraduationhere.Willyoupleasegivehimsomenecessaryguidanceabouttheentranceexamination?Ishallbemuchobligedifyouwillshowhimanyfavor