Dear [Mr. Jackson]:
Please accept my apologies for the delay in acknowledging your invitation for
[lunch/ diner/ cocktails] on [September the fourth, this year]. I have been aw
ay from the office and only just returned.
Luckily, I have no other plans for the date you mention, and shall be happy to
see you at [6] at the Black Swan Restaurant.
Cordially,

亲爱的[杰克逊先生]：
　未能对您发来的出席今年[9月4日]举行的[午宴/晚宴/鸡尾酒会]的邀请给予及时答复深
表歉意。我因近期一直在外，刚刚返回。
　幸运的是，我在那天没有其他安排，很愿意届时在[黑天鹅餐厅]与您会面。

4. 对不能参加而迟复邀请回信表示歉意　Apologizing for being unable to accept th
e invitation and give an early reply

Dear [Mr. Hovell]:
Please accept my apologies for the delay in acknowledging your invitation for
[lunch/ dinner/ cocktails] on [September the fourth, this year]. I have been a
way form the office and only just returned.
Unfortunately, I have other plans for the date you mention, but shall be happy
to make a date for some other convenient time.
Cordially,

亲爱的[霍维尔先生]：
未能对您发来的出席[今年9月4日]举行的[午宴/晚宴/鸡尾酒会]的邀请予以及时答复深表
歉意。我因一直外出，刚刚返回。
很遗憾，由于有其他事务安排，故不能赴约。我很愿意在以后方便的时候前去拜会。

Unit 3 感谢信

感谢信的篇幅可长可短，但应该写得认真而热切，写出真实的感情。写信时应注意以下几
点：
1．在对馈赠礼物的感谢信中，要提到具体的礼物，不要写“Thanks for the beautiful
gift”。而应写成“Thanks for the beautiful watch”。同时将礼物是何等的适宜与精
美等加以赞赏，以显示出送礼物人独具慧眼。这样会使送礼人感到高兴。
2．在英美国家，礼物常附有一张写着送礼人姓名的卡片。

1. 感谢帮助　A note of thanks for one’s help

Dear [William]:
Thank you very much for your kind letter of [October 15, 2004], concerning [my
project].
It was good of you to come to my assistance, and I appreciate your generosity.
Your aid will be invaluable in helping me accomplish my objectives. If I can
reciprocate at any time, please be sure to call on me.
Thanks again for your courtesy.
Cordially,

亲爱的[威廉]：
感谢您[2004年10月15日]就[我研究项目]的来信。
您的慷慨令我感到钦佩，而且您的帮助将为我达到我的目标，起到不可估量的作用。如果
将来我能为您做些什么，请直言。
再次感谢您的好意。

2. 感谢别人的祝贺  A note of thanks for one’s compliment

Dear [Miss Allen]:
Thanks you very much for your kind letter of [April 14, 2004], concerning [our
service].
It is constantly gratifying to receive a complimentary letter like yours; whic
h indicates that our efforts to serve you are appreciated. You may be sure tha
t our department will receive appropriate recognition for a job well done.
Thank you again for your courtesy.
Cordially,

亲爱的[艾伦小姐]：
感谢您的[2004年4月4日]就[我们服务]的来信。
接到您的赞美来信，我们不胜感谢，这说明我们为您[提供的服务]达到了您的满意。可以
相信，我们会对[下属]部门的优质服务给予适当的奖励。
再次感谢您的好意。
您的真诚的

3. 感谢别人的指教  A note of thanks for one’s guidance

Dear [Professor Jackson]:
It is just [two months] since I consulted with you about [choosing my job] and