14/09/2018
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Zephyr Yeung
Zephyr Yeung
從小喜歡英文且極具好奇心,奈何小時候發問時往往都會被告知「背左佢啦」,心有不甘繼而透過閱讀和研究來尋根究底,長大後深深了解香港人學習英語時會遇到的障礙,並研究出獨有的方法瞬速提升英文水平,從此不再視學英文為畏途。你ready好晉升為「職場英語達人」未?
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二、請求
1. Could you possibly…?
不知道您是否可以…?
E.g. Could you possibly arrange for a meeting as soon as possible?
不知道您是否可以盡快安排會面呢?
2. I would be grateful if you could…
如果你能…我會非常感激的
E.g. I would be grateful if you could send me a quotation for an accommodation for 5 days.
如果你能給我一個5天的住宿報價單的話,我會非常感激的。
3. Would it be possible for you to…?
可以…嗎?
E.g. Would it be possible for you to come to our office this Wednesday?
這個星期三可以來我們的辦公室一下嗎?
三、通知
1. We're pleased to inform you that…
很高興通知你們…
E.g. We're pleased to inform you that we are increasing our order.
很高興通知你們,我們將增加訂貨量。
2. We regret to inform you that…
很遺憾地通知你們…
E.g. We regret to inform you that your services will no longer be required.
很遺憾地通知你們,我們將不再續用你們的服務。
3. This letter is to notify you that…
這封信是要通知你們…
E.g. This letter is to notify you that we are requesting that every redevelopment agency ’s successor agency completes and returns the Asset Transfer Assessment form attached to this letter.
這封信是要通知你,我們正要求每個再開發機構的繼承機構填寫本函所附的資產轉讓評估表,並寄回給我們。
四、回答
A. 回答(好消息)
1. I'm pleased to let you know that…
很高興要告知你…
E.g. I'm pleased to let you know that your request has been approved.
很高興告知你,您的請求已獲批准。
2. It would be my pleasure to…
很榮幸…
E.g. It would be my pleasure to meet with you this Thursday.
很榮幸這週四要跟你會面。
3. I would be delighted to …
我很開心能夠…
E.g. I would be delighted to supply you with all the information you require.
我很開心能夠提供你所有需要的資訊。
B. 回答(壞消息)
1. It's my sad duty to advise you that…
很遺憾地由我來告訴你…
E.g. It's my sad duty to advise you that we will not be renewing your contract.
很遺憾地由我來告知您,我方將停止與 貴方的合約。
2. I'm sorry to tell you …
很抱歉要告知您這件事…
E.g. I'm sorry to tell you that I will be leaving the company next month.
很抱歉告知您這件事情,但是我將於下個月離職。
3. I am afraid that…
恐怕…
E.g. I am afraid that the sales department did not meet its monthly quota.
恐怕業務部門無法達到這個月業績。
3. It is with sadness that…
很遺憾地…
E.g. It is with sadness that I have to tell you of our decision.
很遺憾地我必須告訴你我們的決定。
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