英文商务信函种类繁多

英文商务信函种类繁多（精选7篇）

英文商务信函种类繁多 篇1

询价函)，报价函，确认函 通知

知函)，允诺函)，收款函，以及推销函，拒绝函)，索赔与理赔函（及一些特殊的信函，如:邀请函(，感谢

函，介绍函以及指示函等。可以看出，这种分类与信函中所实施的主要言外功

能有关，因此，我们可以运用Leech对言外行为的分类来进一步将不同类别的信函 概括为四大类:(1)“合作类信函”;(2)“和谐类信函”:(3)“竞争类信函”:(4)

“冲突类信函” English business correspondence variety, the Angle from function according to classification, communicative purpose may be divided into following categories:

Inquiry, quotation, confirmation letter)

Know), promised letter), letters,And the sales letter, a rejection letter), claims and claims,And some special letters, such as: the invitation letter(, thank

Letter of introduction letter and instructions, letter, etc.Can see, the classification and letter of main WaiGong said

Can, therefore, we can use the Leech on illocutionary act to further classified different types of letters

Summarize four types:(1)for the cooperation of letters,“(2)”harmonious class(3)“ letters ”letters“ of competition(4)

”Conflict letter."

根据语言的言外功能和在语言活动中维持良

好的人际关系这一社会目标之间必然产生不同的关系，址ech(1983)将一言外行为 分为四大类:竞争类()，和谐类(convivial)，合作类

以及冲突类(According to the language of the function and in maintaining good language activities

Good interpersonal relationship between the social target is different, the relationship between ech(1983)will address the word

Competition is divided into four categories:(), harmonious class(convivial), cooperation And the conflict（不同的交际目的对礼貌有不同程度的要求，有的交际功能对礼貌的要求高些，另外一些功育

Different communicative purpose to have different degrees of politeness, some of the communicative functions of high requirements, politeness

Other work and pay the required(politeness is low.合付礼貌的要求则可低些。

英文商务信函种类繁多 篇2

What importance does this concept of a double messagehave upon our writing and translating?Considered in its most fundamental terms, a business letter may be defined as a message that attempts to influence its recipient to take some action or attitude desired by the sender.This desired result may be of immediate importance, such as the collecting of a bill, or just an intangible attitude like goodwill.Therefore, we must make sure that the business letter is usually more formal than the other social letters stylistically.Considerably, a translated business letter should first be clear, stating its purposes so directly that there is no possibility of its being misunderstood.Secondly, the translated version should be exact, containing every detail which is necessary for translating the business letters in hand.Thirdly, a translated business letter should be concise.And the finally, a well-translated business letter should be courtesy.Here are the details that how a qualified translator of business letters should abide by.

1 Clarity

Dear Ms.Rutt,

Mr.Liver yesterday called our agent David saying that the mistake was his.As a result, his insurance has acquiesced.Therefore, we shall be repaired the full amount of our subrogation interest in his matter.

If this is satisfactory to you, please sign the attached release and forward it along with the copy of our accident report.

Yours sincerely,

F.Middleman

Version One

Dear Ms.Rutt,

Mr.Liver yesterday admitted his blame for your accident on January12.As a result, his insurance company had agreed to repay us the full amount ($2, ooo) for your collision damage.We are quite pleased at their willingness to settle out of court.

If this offer sounds acceptable to you, please sign the enclosed release and return it to us, along with the copy of our accident report.

Yours sincerely,

F.Middleman

Version Two

A business letter, the original, is effective only when it communicates the necessary ideas to its reader with clarity, so is the translated version.This seems to be a simple quality, but it is often ignored in actual practice.Let’s take a look at the following sample rendered from the Chinese version, which are some sentences abstracting from the business letters. (Cao Ling, 2003:23)

(1) The statement in version one, “Mr.Liver yesterday called our agent David saying that the mistake was his.”who does this“his”refer to?Mr.Liver or David?Checking it again in the original, we find that rendering in version two“Mr.Liver yesterday admitted his blame for your accident on January 12.”is just the meaning.

(2) The last sentence is another example:“...and forward it along with the copy of our accident report.”But to whom?The insurance company or writer?So the first translated version is not clear at all.Then the second translated is much better.

(3) The most important event about how to compensate is left out in the first version, as we all know, if a writer or translator leaves out something the reader should know in doing something or forming certain opinion, the clarity of the business letter diminishes.In translated version one, Mr.Middleman did not mention the amount of money the insurance company will pay.So only the amount of compensation is laid out in version two, can Ms.Rutt accept it satisfactorily?

(4) Some others can also make the translated version not clear, just as quoting some jargon (e.g.subrogation interest) , which the reader may not understand easily;the irrelevant information (e.g.agent David) , which not only makes the letter less clear, also does the letter less concise.

2 Correctness

According to the characteristics of business letters (thesource text or language) , the diction must be neat, accurate and easily to read in order to attain success of business instead of some unnecessary frictions or lawsuits.The principle, correctness, is same as the criterion“faithfulness”for any other types of translation;i.e., “faithfulness”—to be faithful to the content of the original” (Liu Zhongde, 2003:24) , and it is the most important in the translation.So is for the translation of business letters.The ideas of the rendered version must be as exact as ones of the original, even more accurate than the latter.Let us see the examples:

(1) 相信阁下业已收到司徒先生的通知:须藤先生意同佐藤先生在原址组建东京商行, 并继续同类业务的合作。

译文1:You will probably have received a notification from Mr.Sudo, he will build a new company named Tokyo Shokai with Mr.Sato and continue in the same line of business in the old premises.

译文2:You will probably have received a notification from Mr.Sudo to the effect that he intends to continue in the same line of business in the old premises, forming a new partnership with Mr.Sato, under the title of the Tokyo Shokai. (qtd.Gong Xueping)

It is obviously to see that the first version can not express the exact ideas of“在原址组建”, the implied meaning which the formerly partnership has been dissolved;“并继续同类业务的合作”the partnership with Mr.Sato is under the title of the new company“东京商行”, not under the style of the other companies especially, the old company.

(2) 兹任命原大和商行的股东——山岛先生为该公司的帐务清算人, 他将负责清偿一切负债并收回该公司的所有欠款。

译文1:Mr.Yamagata, formerly a partner, who has been appointed the liquidator, will discharge all liabilities, and all accounts must be paid him.

译文2:Mr.Yamagata, formerly a partner, who has been appointed the liquidator of the late firm, will discharge all liabilities, and all accounts due to the late firm must be paid him. (qtd Gong Xueping)

A Chinese linguist points out“If you want to make the text concise, the pronouns can not be used any more;if you want to make the text accurate, the nouns should be repeated.”So the translator of the second version adding the phrases“of the late firm”and“due to the late firm”makes the idea more accurate closer to the original.Just as the mentioned above, the exactness is the most important criterion for the translation of business letters.Furthermore, using“big words” (archaism or the elegant and formal words) instead of the“small words”to limit the semantic meanings is still for the purpose of exactness. (Wang Zuoliang, 1987:290) “liquidator”, “liabilities”are more suitable than“receiver”and“debt”to express the business relationships, also prove the view.

3 Conciseness

To be conciseness is to express a message completely in as few words as possible.In business correspondence, this means increased effectiveness and decreased costs.Wordy expressions and redundancies are the major blunders to overcome to communicate concisely.Because English and Chinese are the two different languages, the former is hypotactic, like a tall tree with lots of branches and leaves;but the latter is paratactic, like a flourished flower with many petals.Thus, getting the conciseness, the translators should endeavor to convert the structure from a“flourished flower”into a“tall tree”during the translating of business letters by the means of avoiding wordiness and redundancies (except the repetition used for emphasize, redundancy should be avoided in business letters.

1. 他重复强调, 我们应该遵守规定。

译文1:He repeated again that we should follow the rules.

译文2:He repeated that we should follow the rules. (Sue Kay, 2003:65)

2. 请问误期会有什么后果。

译文1:Please be kind enough to advise us what will happen in the event of a delay?

译文2: (Could you) Please tell me what will happen if there is a delay. (Sue Kay, 2003:66)

3.我公司已召开了关于销售指数的会议。

译文1:Our company has called a meeting to hold a discussion about the sales figures.

译文2:We have called a meeting to discuss the sales figures.

(3) :兹通知阁下:经双方一致同意, 即日解散与贵公司合伙组织的大和商行。 (qtd.Gong Xueping)

译文1:After reaching the mutual agreement, we inform you that the partnership existed between us under the style of the Yamato Shokai has been dissolved.

译文2:We inform you that the partnership hitherto existed between us under the style of the Yamato Shokai has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.

Comparing the each two versions, we can be certain of that the second one is much better in keeping the characteristic of conciseness on the condition that the meaning must be accurate Because, particularly in business, people do not have the time to spend reading long, rambling letters or trying to decipher difficult writing (translated business letters) .And it is worthy to mention that it is better to use one sentence for each paragraph to lay out one subject although the original (Chinese) is full of short sentences of phrases to correct and concise information. (see the example3)

In one word, the principles for Chinese-English translation of business letters are the same as the ones for the other types:faithfulness and closeness, as well as more concise, correct and clearer in order to correspond to the features of the original.Of course, there still existed the other principles, like courtesy, consideration, and completeness, etc, for the translation of business letters.But the three discussed in the essay are basic principles.Only a translator does these well, can he reach the aim of helping people to communicating each other efficiently in the era of business transaction by the means of business letters.

4 Courtesy

To be polite is a basic principle for business letter, so is one of its translation principles.Wherever necessary, do not forget to say“thank you, ”“would you please...”, “we would appreciate it...”etc.however, courtesy in business translation is more than just a well-timed“thank you”or“would you please...”A welltranslated courteous letter should be polite, considerate and tactful.To accomplish this goal, several blunders during the translation should be avoided.

1.Avoid suspicion (避免怀疑)

Phrases like“if what you said is true...”, if...as you allege...”may result in the impression that you seem suspicious of reader’s integrity.This is no good to evoke a favorable reaction.Compare the following examples:

Version A:We received the letter in which you claimed that the timer was defective at the time of purchase. (poor)

Version B:We have noticed in your letter that the timer was defective at the time of purchase. (better)

Version A:If the goods were damage in shipment, as you allege, we... (poor)

Version B:As you mentioned the goods were damaged in shipment, we... (better)

2. Avoid accusation (避免指责)

Whenever you wish to evoke a favorable reaction from the reader, do not accuse or reprimand him or her.Phrases like“you neglected”, “you forgot”, “you omitted”may risk offending your reader with accusation.Try to compare the following pairs of examples and think about your possible reaction if you are the reader.

Version A:You obviously ignored our request that you return the report by registered mail. (Poor)

Version B:We did request that you return the report by registered mail. (Better)

Version A:You did not read the operating instruction for the machine carefully. (Poor)

Version B:To enjoy the full benefits of the new machine you should follow the operation instruction carefully. (Better)

3. Avoid talking down (避免居高临下)

In the translation of business letters, the tone of superiority usually has destructive effects, if the writer and the reader aim to cooperate on an equal basis.Please compare the following pair examples:

Version A:In an establishment as large as ours, we seldom.. (Poor)

Version B:Please notice that it is not our common practice to... (Better)

Version A:We shall allow you to... (poor)

Version B:We shall be glad to have you... (better)

Version A:You may call me at... (poor)

Version B:Please call me at...

摘要：加入世界贸易组织极大地刺激了我国与世界其他国家商务交易的一致性。因而, 商务信函的翻译越来越体现出它的重要性。商务信函的翻译也是一种语言转换, 要求翻译工作者不但要遵循其他文本翻译的标准, 而且更要注重精确、精练、清晰和礼貌等原则。该文作者试图探讨上述原则在商务信函汉英翻译中运用。

关键词：商务信函,翻译,原则

参考文献

[1] Cao Ling.English Business Letters[M].Beijing:Foreign Lan guage and Research Press, 2003.

[2] Chen Zhongcheng.Conciseness for Translation of Legislation [C]//Fang Mengzhi, Ma Bingyi.Chinese- English Translation. Tourism Education Press of Bejing, 1996.

[3] Gong Xueping.Translation of Business English[Z].Lecture handout.Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 7 September, 2012.

[4] Sue Kay.Practical Business writing: A Guide to Improving Writing in English[M].translated by Wang Xiaoming.Beijing: Beijing Institute of Technology Press, 2003.

国际商务英文信函翻译初探 篇3

关键词：国际商务英语信函英汉翻译国际贸易功能对等

在国际贸易日益发展的今天，全世界范围内拉开了国际贸易活动的帷幕。越来越多的人们为了使自己的贸易公司日益壮大，，进出口业务规模越来越庞大，他们不惜一切代价，花费人力物力资源创造更多的财富。然而，在这样频繁的活动之中，撰写国际商务英语信函成了从事国际贸易的基础活动之一。商务信函是商家、厂家与客户之间用于联系业务、沟通商情、咨询答复的主要途径和工具，而要想得到更多的财富，国际商务英语信函的翻译也成为人们目前急需关注的问题。国际商务英语信函翻译质量的优劣直接影响着贸易是否能够成功。为此，有效地掌握国际商务英语信函翻译的规律和技巧是每一位有着业务往来的商人热切渴望的事情。

一、国际商务英文信函的分类及篇章结构分析

在国际商务活动中，商务信函是商务交际中最主要的工具。因为商务信函涉及到商务、外贸操作过程的各个方面，所以，对此类信函的分类及对其相关知识的了解是很有必要的。从商务信函的文体正式程度和内容重要性的视角来看，商务信函可以分为正式函件和便函两大类。从信函的内容和商务操作过程的视角来看，国际商务信函则可分为很多大的类别：建立业务关系、产品推销、资信调查、询盘、发盘、还盘、订购、支付、装运、通知、保险、索赔和邀请致谢等类别。自建立业务关系和信用咨询开始，经过询盘、发盘、还盘、接受、付款、装运，一直到保险和索赔，贯穿于国际商务的整个过程。

对于普通信函来说，国际商务信函的撰写不言而喻地要受到格式的限制。此类信函的格式，不论是齐头式、缩进式，还是混合式，它的篇章结构都是相对固定的。国际商务信函比较正式，风格比较严肃。因此，其篇章结构和行文风格等各个方面是有更加具体的要求的。最完整意义上的正式信函一般是由七个标准部分(或称为基本部分)组成，在信中的先后顺序依次为：1、信头；2、案号及日期；3、收信人及封内地址；4、称呼；5、正文；6、结尾敬语；7、写信人公司授权及个人签名。

另外，国际商务英文信函功能多样，根据其功能的不同，写信人可以灵活选用下列五项可增减的信函组成部分中的任意一项至全部的五项。这些项目同样在信内的出现也是有一定的顺序的：8、经办人；9、事由或称正文标题；10、附件；11、抄送；12、附言。

二、国际商务英文信函的文体特点

十九世纪，英国海外贸易信函所使用的语言已经慢慢趋于正规化，其庄重典雅、严谨规范，使得商务信函独具特点。国际商务英文信函是一种公文性质的信函，其主要内容涉及公事，最终交流的目的是磋商公务，每封商务信函重在表达准确、规范、朴素，主题必须突出，中心意思明确清晰；在文体上有信函自身的风格特征。而在用词方面，商务英语信函大多使用正式词汇，并力求用词简洁朴素，准确具体。在用句方面，强调用句严谨完整，委婉礼貌，较多地使用套语和礼貌用语，注重语气的恰当性并且充分考虑对方的感受，从而使国际商务英文信函体现出完整、具体、清楚、简洁、得体和正确六大语篇风格特点。对文体特点的分析，能够在很大程度上使我们的翻译实践得以指导。

1、国际商务英文信函在词汇使用方面的特点

首先体现的是用词的规范正式。此类信函虽有口语化的倾向，但是，此信函毕竟是一种正式的公函语体，所以在词汇的应用方面会多用书面语代替口语化的词汇，例如：以duplicate代替copy，以dispatch代替send，以otherwise代替or，以inview of代替简单的介词for。其次，体现在专业性较强，表达意思较为准确。此特征主要体现在大量使用专业术语、缩略语、行话及一般性词语在国际商务语境中的较为特殊的用法，例如最为常见的L／C(信用证)，irrevocable letter of credit(不可撤销信用证)，FOB(离岸价格)，CIF(到岸价)，C，B，D，(付现提货)，Proforma Invoice(形式发票)，bid(递盘)。另外，还有大量的一般性词汇的例子：名词document在一般语境中翻译为“文件”，而在商务信函中却是“单证”的意思；0f_fer在一般语境中翻译为“提议”，而在商务信函中是“报价，_发盘”的意思。诸如此类的例子层出不穷。商务信函的功能是传递信息，使得双方贸易顺利达成。所以，国际商务英文信函的语言力求明白易懂，朴实无华，直接传意，不拖泥带水地浪费商务活动中宝贵的时间。

2、国际商务英文信函在句式结构上的特点

在商务英文信函的撰写过程中，人们往往会使用之前约定俗成的套语来进行交流和商谈，因此，国际商务英语信函常会使用一些语法手段来帮助撰写者传递信息，例如使用正规完整的句式结构，其中复合旬、不定式短语、分词短语、插入语、同位语结构以及独立主格结构频繁地在商务信函中出现，适合表达多种层次的复杂逻辑关系，进而充分完整地通过书面语体表述相互关联的意义；还可以使用通俗易懂的套语这一大特色来撰写此类信函；另外，为了使句子保持平衡，或者为了强调句中的某些成分而将此部分置于句首或者突出的位置来使用一些倒装句式，虽然在商务信函中倒装不多见，但当在表示发函的一方随函附上某材料时，在表示一种将来不太确定的可能性时通常会使用倒装的句式来撰写信函。然而，撰写信函的一方若是希望另一方采取某种行动，都不使用祈使句，而是以陈述句来表述自己的愿望，用陈述句表示委婉的祈使意义，尽量使收信人察觉不出生硬或者不礼貌。

因此，商务信函中的礼貌和委婉语气的拿捏是非常重要的，尊重彼此是增进友谊的开始，这样能够使得双方彼此产生好感，促进更加友好的贸易往来关系。

三、国际商务英文信函的翻译策略

人们在日常的英汉互译中，常常会遇到一些让人棘手的翻译策略问题，尤其是在国际商务专业领域进行翻译的过程中，对于英汉语言的准确定位是较为困难的。翻译是个过程，是由

各种活动组成的一个综合过程。翻译过程尽管步骤既有前后也有交错，但必定由五个步骤组成：一是文本阅读，二是文本理解，三是信息提取，四是译文组织，五是译文敲定。有了以上有关国际商务英文信函写作的文体特点和篇章结构特点的探讨之后，我们就能够准确地再现原文的目的语。

1、国际商务英文信函中术语及套语的翻译策略

国际商务活动常常涉及诸如价格条件、付款方式、包装、装运、保险及索赔等各类问题，并在长期的实践活动中已经形成了各种术语、外来词汇、套语和各种习惯表达法，并且大量使用正式词语。在翻译的过程中，我们首先必须准确地理解这些独特词汇的专业含义和固定译法，其次在译文中尽量保留原文中的术语、套语和商务交际的习惯表达模式并保留原文中的正式用语，尽可能使译文在语言、风格的把握方面与原文对等。作为译者，我们应尽可能多地记忆这些国际商务信函中的英语专业术语及其中文对译。请看下面例子：

(1)Please beinformedthat，on account of the fluctuations offoreign exchanges the quotation is subject to change without previous notice.

译文：兹告知贵方，由于外汇的波动，报价随时可能改变，不另行通知。

(2)We are looking forward to a favorable reply.

译文：等候贵方佳音。

2、国际商务英文信函一些特殊词的翻译

英文中有很多词汇除了基本含义外，在特定的环境下有特定的意义，国际商务领域中也是如此。在商务英文信函中经常会出现这样的词汇，他们有其特有的专业意义。只有了解和掌握了这些特殊的词汇，才能准确地进行翻译。例如我们熟知的词汇“market”，既可以表示“市场、销路”，也能够表示，“营销”和“出售”的意思。“the stock market”意为“证券市场”，“market department”意为“营销部门”；还有“confidance”在国际商务信函中就并非“信心，自信”之意了，其意义为“保密”。请看下面的实例：

According to our experience，these handicrafts can fmd aready market in Japan.

根据咱们的经验，这些个手工艺品在日本销路很好。(此句中market为名词“销路”之意)

Any information you may give us will be held in absolute confidence and will not involve you in any responsibility.

任何您所提供的信息将完全在秘密中进行，无须贵银行担负责任。(此句中confidence为名词“秘密，保密”之意)

Your claim should be referred to the insurance company.

贵方应向保险公司提出索赔要求。(此句中claim为名词“索赔”之意，而并非“断言，声称”之意)

At present，we cannot entertain your counter offer，as ourpriceis quite reasonable.

因我方价格定得相当合理，故且前不打算考虑贵方的还盘。(此句中entertain为动词“考虑”之意，并非“款待，娱乐”之意)

3、奈达的功能对等理论对国际商务英文信函的翻译的影响

功能对等理论是美国人尤金·奈达(Eugene Nida)所提出的，其核心概念是“功能对等”。所谓“功能对等”，就是说翻译时不求文字表面的死板对应，而要在两种语言间达成功能上的对等。为了使源语和目的语之间的转换有一个标准，减少差异，奈达从语言学的角度出发，根据翻译的本质，提出了著名的“动态对等”翻译理论，即“功能对等”。

在这一理论中，他指出“翻译是用最恰当、自然和对等的语言从语义到文体再现源语的信息”。奈达有关翻译的定义指明翻译不仅是词汇意义上的对等，还包括语义、风格和文体的对等，翻译传达的信息既有表层词汇信息，也有深层的文化信息。“动态对等”中的对等包括词汇对等、句法对等、篇章对等、文体对等四个方面。根据奈达的理论，译者应以动态对等的四个方面作为商务英文信函翻译的原则，准确地在目的语中再现源语的文化内涵。但是，国际商务英文信函大都以传递信息的功能为主，较少运用修辞手段，一般不存在语言与文化的差异，因此，翻译此类信函时一般不需要大动干戈，多数情况下对源语的结构进行直译即可。

4、国际商务英文信函翻译的结构特征

此外，任何类型的文本汉英互译过程中，我们应该密切关注的是正确理解原文的结构，在理解过程中，注意上下文的语言结构，设法理顺文章的语法结构和内在逻辑关系。对于国际商务英文信函的翻译来说也应如此，我们应该注意其语法结构，从最基本的五种句子类型出发，剖析其句子主干，将其他的定语、状语、补语，以及各种插入语及独立结构排除于句子主干之外。认清句子主要成分之间的逻辑关系，对于准确把握原文意思，正确地翻译出作者的本意有着十分重要的作用。例如：The goods we received contrary to our instzuctions are packedin wooden cases without iron hoops.此句正确的译文应该是：收到的货物是包装在没有铁腰子的木箱里，而这种包装与我们的指示不符。这句话中the goods和contrary to our instructions的位置较近，容易被译为“收到的货物与我们的指示不符”。在完整地分析句子结构和逻辑关系之后，发现说英语国家的人是把最重要的部分放在最前面，而翻译为中文之后我们必须调整语序，要符合我们的中文表达习惯。只要做到这一点，就一定能够确保译文的准确规范，不至于造成误译。

四、结语

国际商务英文信函重在纪实，只求译文简洁、严谨、准确；确保术语、缩略语、具有商务术语性质的词语以及商务套语翻译的规范性和准确性。对于原文中一般性的表述，翻译时应采用简明易懂的汉语进行传译，保留原文的简洁流畅。而对于日期、数量、金额等的事实细节翻译，一定不能疏忽。另外，对于原文的文体之正式性及委婉礼貌程度也应在译文中准确把握。诸如“承蒙、见告、为盼、收悉”等词汇的运用也应随时注意。

英文商务信函常用句式 篇4

We shall be very much obliged ```原义是“我们将非常感激”。在商业信函中，意思相同的套语有好几个，目前多倾向于用We shall appreciate it very much```.There is a brisk demand for these goods.对这些的需求很旺盛

询盘与请求有用句型

1.Could you please``` This company specializes in student exchanges between Europe and China.Could you please send us a copy of your summer calendar of forthcoming cultural and educational events? 本公司专门举办中欧学生的交流活动，敬请寄送暑假文化教育活动日程表一份。

You have previously supplied us with cotton piece goods.Could you please now quote for the supply of the items listed on the enclosed form? 贵公司曾向我们提供过棉匹布，现在请提供所附表格上列举的货物的报价。

2.Will you please```

Will you please quote inclusive of transportation and insurance, and inform us the delivery time.烦请贵公司提供包括运输和保险在内的报价，并告知装运时间。

Will you please send us your completed/general/latest/current catalogue and price-list? 请寄送贵公司总的、普通的、最新的、最近的目录和价格表。

3.We will be interested in```

We will be interested in discussing terms with you.When the final decision has been made, would you please tell us what discounts you offer on bulk purchased？请告知贵公司对批量购买提供的折扣率，待我方做出最终决定后与贵方洽谈具体事宜。

We will be interested in importing American furniture and would be pleased to know the specifications or details of your display cabinets together with prices and the terms of payment.我公司愿意进口美国家具，请寄送有关鬼子的价格和付款条件的详情。

4.```we are interested in```

We have been importers of shirts for many years.At present, we are interested in extending our range and appreciate your catalogues and quotations.多年来，本公司经营衬衫进口生意，现欲扩展业务范围，盼能惠赐商品目录和报价单。

Please send us your keenest quotation for snooker tables.We are interested in purchasing them but we need to have further details of the costs before making a final decision.请寄给我们贵公司台球桌的最优报价，我们有兴趣购买，但需要进一步

了解有关价格的详细情况才能作出最后决定。

5.```interest us```

Your ad in today’s China Daily interests us, and we will be glad to receive samples with your lowest prices FOB Huston.我们对你方刊登在今天的《中国日报》上的广告很感兴趣。如能寄来样品并附上最低的休斯顿离岸价格，我们将不胜欣慰。

Your corduroy cap in assorted colors interests us very much, and we confirm the order we placed with you by telephone this morning.我方很喜欢你方的杂色灯芯绒帽子，现确认今天早晨与您电话联系的订单。

6.We intend to/ want to/would like to ```

We intend to purchase two Sony TV sets before the end of the fiscal year, and we should appreciate your offering us the best price.我们有意在本财政购买2太索尼电视机，敬请贵方报出最优价格。We would like to inform you that we will be accepting orders for the new 100A and 101A models beginning March and expect to e-mail you new prices within this week.我方从三月起接受新型100A和101A的订单，并将于本周内将新价格电邮给你方，特此告知。

7.We will appreciate it very much if```

We will appreciate it very much if you’ll send us the recent ‘US Retail Trade Report’ with regard to the major trends and changes in the US retail industry.敬请贵方寄一份有关美国零售业总趋势和主要变化的《美国零售业报告》

It will be very much appreciated if you will quote your lowest prices with quantity rebate in Deutschmarks.如能报出贵方的最低价及以马克计算的批量购买折扣，将非常感谢。

8.Please inform of```

Please inform of your best prices, C.I.F.Qingdao and send us a catalogue of your product range.请您将最低青岛到岸价格报给本公司，同时将贵方所经营产品的目录提供给我方。

Please inform of your best delivery dates and the terms of payment.We would like to pay on the usual trade terms, i.e.cash 30 days after monthly statement received.请告知我们贵公司最方便的交货期和支付方式。我们愿意用通通常的贸易条件付款，即收到银行结算单后30天付款。

9.We are in the market for```

We are in the market for household linen and shall be glad to receive your best possible quotation, indicating origin, detailed specifications, packing, and quantity available.我们正欲家用亚麻制品，如蒙贵方寄来最优惠价格，注明原产地、详

细规格、包装和可供数量等，将不胜感谢。

If you are in the market for the above mentioned products, please let us know.We shall be pleased to send you our latest catalog, together with a list of our quotations, on CIF Dalian basis.如你放需购上述产品，请告知。我方将寄送最近的目录连同大连到岸报价

10.We are prepared to ``` We are prepare to purchase substantial quantity of polyester cotton blended fabrics of the following specifications, and shall appreciate your quoting us your rock bottom prices and acceptable terms of payments.蹦公司需购大量聚酯棉混纺纤维，详细规格如下。请蒙贵公司报以最低价格和可接受的付款条件，不胜感激。We are prepared to allow you a 4 % quantity discount if your order exceeds 1,000 dozen.如你放订货超过1000打，我方将给予4 %的折扣。

2.回复函

①表达对对方来信询问的感谢

⑴ Thanks for your inquiry of ```, requesting terms for bulk buying.谢谢贵方······来函询问大量购买的条件。

⑵We are pleased to learn from your letter of``` that you are interested in our```我们很高兴从你来信中得知你对我们的······很感兴趣

⑶With reference to your inquiry of``` we shall be glad to supply``` at the price of ``` 关于贵方······的询问，我方将乐于以······的价格供应·······

⑷We have received your letter of ``` and noted with pleasure that you are interested in developing business with us in``` 贵方······的函悉，很高兴贵公司愿与我方在······方面发展业务关系。

⑸Your inquiry dated``` has obtained our best and immediate attention.贵方······的询问，得到了我方迅速密切的关注。

②提供信息

⑴ Here are``` on ```现寄上我方有关······的·······

⑵ We take pleasure in enclosing a detailed quotation for```我方很高兴附上·······的报价单

⑶ Enclosed please find our catalogue and price list.随函附上我方目录及价目表。⑷Enclosed is our latest catalogue together with a revised price list showing our best possible terms.随函附上我方最新的目录及修订的价目表，从中贵方会看到我方可以提供的最佳条件。

⑸ To acquaint you with``` we handle, we are sending you a commodity list and several sample books for your reference.为使你方熟悉我方经营的·······寄上商品目录和一些样品册，供您参考。

③结尾

⑴ Please do not hesitate to write to us if you need further information.如果您需要进一步的信息，请写信给我们。

⑵Await your favor.期待您的光顾。

⑶Many thanks for your inquiry, we look forward to receiving your order in the near future.非常感谢贵方的询价函，我方期待不就收到您的订单。

⑷ We assure you that your order, which we look forward to receiving, will have our immediate attention.我方期待收到贵公司的订单，并保证将在第一时间处理贵公司的订单。

⑸We hope you will be well pleased with the goods and that we can establish a pleasant and lasting business connection with you.我们希望您会对这些货物满意，并盼望能与你们建立起愉快而持久的业务关系。

3.投诉与索赔

①.描述问题

⑴ On examination, we found all the goods were wetted.经检验，我们发现左右的货物都已受潮

⑵We checked some of the items and found they were in damaged condition.我们检查了部分产品，发现它们已严重受损。

⑶ It contained articles different from what we have ordered.这批货物与我们订购的物品不符。

⑷The goods we ordered from you on June 6 haven’t arrived yet.我们6月6日订购的货物至今仍未到达。

⑸The quality of this lot of goods is so far below the standard that we cannot use them for our purpose.这批货物的质量远远低于标准，我们无法使用。

⑹We are disappointed to find that the items delivered don’t match the samples.我们遗憾地发现所运货物与样品不符。

⑺Your incorrect delivery has caused a great deal of trouble to us.你们的错误给我们带来了巨大的麻烦

⑻Delivery of the goods ordered on March 3 is now considerably overdue.3月3日订购的货物的交付时间现已逾期甚久

⑼The goods are not up to the standard.货物没有到达标准。

⑽We regret that only 20 sets have been received to date whereas our order indicates

25.我方非常抱歉地通知您，迄今为止我们只收到了20台货物，而我们订购的是25台

②指出具体的行动来解决问题

⑴Would you please send someone to repair it today？您能今天就派人来修理吗？ ⑵Please send us the replacement no later than June 20.请于6月20日之前将替换品送来

⑶We would like someone to come and fix it now.我们希望现在有人来进行修理 ⑷Please look into this matter at once and let us know the reasons for the delay.请立即对此事进行调查，尽早通知我们延迟的原因。

⑸We hope that the goods will be sent immediately.希望货物即刻发运

③要求行动

⑴We shall be glad to learn from you that you are preparing to make some allowance for the damage.希望贵方能对我方造成的损失作出补偿

⑵We would be much pleased that the case be settled on an amicable basis.诚望此事有好解决

⑶In view of our friendly business relations, we are sure that the matter will be settled appropriately.鉴于我们之间友好的业务关系，我方相信此事定会得到妥善解决。⑷We are looking forward to a satisfactory conclusion of the matter.我方期待此事有一个令人满意的结局。

⑸Your quick dispatch will be most appreciated.请尽快发运，我方不胜感激 ④强烈要求行动

⑴If you cannot deliver the goods within ten days, we’ll reluctantly turn this matter to our attorney.如果在10日内不能送达货物，我们不得不付诸法律。

⑵Unless your assignment reaches us no later than```, we will cancel our order.除非你们的货物在······前到达，我们将取消订单。

⑶If you cannot provide qualified goods within 3 days, we ’ll ask for a refundment.如果在3日内不能提供合格产品，我们将要求退还货款。

⑷You’ll have to make compensation for all our costs.你们要赔偿我们的全部损失 ⑸I hereby inform you that I am lodging a formal complaint with your company.特此通知贵方，我公司将正式投诉贵公司。

4.理赔与拒绝函

①开头

接受索赔：

⑴···should reach you in three days```

⑵The attached check for``` is Newton’s way of assuring you that your satisfaction is very important to us.⑶By```(time), your three Dove Bicycles should reach you at ```shop.拒绝索赔：

⑴We understand your concern about the ```As always, we are willing to do as much as we reasonably can to make things right.⑵You were right in assuming that ```We are always interested in doing whatever we can to make our sales satisfactory.⑶Your order and request are sincerely appreciated.We are always grateful for the opportunity of serving you in the best way we can.②间接拒绝索赔

⑴The best we can do is```

⑵```permit us to serve you only as a cash customer

⑶We feel at this time you will be acting in your own interest by```

商务信函中英文 篇5

Kee & Co .， Ltd

34 Regent Street

London ， UK(Inside Address 收信人地址)

Dear Sirs ：(Salutation 称呼)

We have obtained your name and address from Dee & Co . Ltd ， and we are writing to enquire whether you would be willing to establish business relations with us .

We have been importers of shoes for many years . At present ，we are interested in extending our range and would appreciate your catalogues and quotations .

If your prices are competitive we would expect to place volume order on you .We look forward to your early reply .( Body 信文)

Yours faithfully(Complimentary Close 客套结束语)

Tony Smith(Signature Block 签名栏)

英文商务信函－祝贺信Ⅱ 篇6

Dear Mr Minister,

Allow me to convey my congratulations on your promotion to Minister of Trade. I am delighted that many years service you have given to your country should have been recognized and appreciated.

We wish you success in your new post and look forward to closer cooperation with you in the development of trade between our two countries.

Sincerely

尊敬的部长先生：

请允许我向您升任贸易部长表示祝贺。多年来你对国家的贡献被认可欣赏，我非常高兴。我们祝愿您在新的职位取得成功，期待我们两国在贸易发展上进一步合作。

英文信函写作误区 篇7

信件是常用文体之一，英文信件一般分为商务信件或公函和私人信件两大类，英语书信写作习惯与汉语相去甚远，本期为大家讲解英语信函写作的几个常见误区。

信函写作常见问题

首先，英文信函写作需要把握信件的整体基调，跟口语大不相同，非英语母语者很难准确把握信件语气；

其次，英文信函常见组成部分，例如称呼、正文、结束语等等存在误区。

信件风格

常见信件类型有咨询信、请求信、投诉信、感谢信等等，不同的信件类型，书写风格不同。

咨询/请求信：当写信咨询或要求某些事物时，措辞要尽量礼貌、放低姿态，例如：

Could you possibly …?

您能否……？

Is it at all possible to …?

……可以吗？

Would you be able to …?

您能否……？

投诉信：写抱怨信的时候，通常使用I expect …，例如：

I expect an apology and a full refund.

我希望得到道歉和全额赔偿；

I expect compensation for my lost luggage.

我希望对我丢失的行李进行赔偿。

道歉信：如果回绝了某些事情，通常需要表示歉意，例如：

I am sorry to say that I can't attend your talk.

很抱歉我不能出席您的演讲会了；

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to provide that service.

很遗憾，我们不能提供此项服务。

此外，在信件中表示同意的时候，一般会表达自己很高兴，很荣幸，例如：

I am delighted to say that I will be attending the conference.

我很高兴告知你们我将出席会议；

I am very pleased to tell you that the deal has gone through.

很高兴告诉您双方同意交易。

信函组成部分

称呼

首先来看信函中如何称呼对方。

误区：很多人总是用“Dear…”作为信件开头；

如果认识对方，可能常常会直呼对方的名字，如Dear Henry或Dear Maria；

如果不认识对方，或者双方为业务等正式关系，使用对方的姓，如Mr. Smith或者 Ms Kinnison。

解析：无论何种情况都要以对方的姓来称呼对方，而不要直呼对方的名；

一般情况下用Ms来称呼女士，除非了解到其偏爱其他的称呼；

如果不知道对方的姓名，一般写成Dear Sir/Madam；

如果只知道对方的性别但不知道姓名，则保留对应的称谓，即Dear Sir或者Dear Madam。

正文

正文写作需要开门见山，简单明了，条理清晰。

误区：讲述过多客套语；

解析：写商业信件时，通常在信件开头即明确陈述写信的原因，例如：

I am writing to complain about the treatment I received on your airline last week.

我写信投诉上周在贵航空公司受到的接待；

I am writing to apologize for the error we made in filling in your receipt.

我为了在填写您的收据时所犯的错误而写信致歉；

I am writing to enquire about whether a room is available next week.

我写信询问下周是否有房间。

有些私人信件也会在开头表明写信缘由，但是口气较随意，例如：

I'm just writing to say thank you for your party last week.

我写信感谢您上周的派对；

This is a quick note to say how nice it was to see you.

写便条告诉您见到您很高兴；

I'm writing to check on our plans for next week

我写信核实我们下周的计划。

注意在正规的商业信函中通常不会将I am缩写为I'm，You are缩写为you're等等。

结束语

信件结尾一般表明期待进一步联系，期待回信，不同信件类型，写作形式不同，例如：

一般的信件，通常写做Looking forward to hearing from you，即期待您的回信；

抱怨信或咨询信，通常写做I anticipate your prompt reply，即希望您尽快答复；

道歉信，通常会再次致歉，例如Once again, I apologize for … and am truly sorry for an inconvenience caused，即再一次表示歉意……，对造成的不便深表歉意。

落款

信件落款也不能一概而论，需要视情况而定，例如：

如果知道对方的姓名通常写做Yours sincerely；

不知道对方的姓名时写做Yours faithfully；

如果是更加表示友好的信件，可能会写上Best wishes或者All best wishes；

而写给家人或者好友的，则可以直接写Love一词。