道歉信You had an appointment with your friend last Friday. Unfortunately, you did not keep the appointment because your mother fell ill at that time. Write a letter to your friend to:1.apologize for not attending the appointment as planned,2.explain why you could not meet him/her that day,3.make suggestion for another appointment next time.
Dear Linda, | 称呼:写给关系亲密的个人 |
I am excessively sorry to say that I had failed to keep the appointment that we made last Friday. Now, I am writing you this letter of apology to show my deep regret. Please accept my sincere apology. I hope you will understand me and excuse me for my failure to turn up. | 第一句是本段的中心句,直接道出道歉的原因。(积累:I am excessively sorry to do …; fail to do …; make an appointment) 第二句展开道歉,真诚的表达自己的歉意。(积累: letter of apology) 第三、四句表达自己希望对方接受歉意。(积累:excuse … for …; turn up) |
The reason for my absence was that my mother fell ill at that time. I had no way out because I had to send her to hospital and look after her. Therefore, it’s not in my power to meet you. | 第一句是本段的中心句,综述写信人出现过失的原因。(积累:The reason for … was that…; fall ill) 第二句是本段中心句的展开,讲述当时的处境和情况。 第三句承接上一句,表述事实面前的不可抗力。进一步澄清出现过失的原因。(积累:in one’s power) |
Naturally, I want to suggest that we should make another appointment next time. I shall be obliged if you will kindly write and tell me when and where you will be at convenience. We may meet again and I hope to see you soon.
| 第一句提出下次见面的建议。(积累:suggest表示“建议”,后接从句用should+动词原形) 第二句是征询对方下次见面的具体地点和时间。(积累:be obliged; at convenience) 最后一句期待下次见面。礼貌收尾 |
Yours sincerely, Li Ming | 信件结尾和署名 |