英语写作指导:商业英语书信的正确格式

(一) 每一段的第一行都从左边空白边缘往右缩进35个字母的位置;

段落之间要空12行。

信1

messrs. william sons

58 lancastor house

manchester, england

march 20, 1999

our ref. no.

your ref. no.

the national transport co.

120 broadway street

rangoon, burma

dear sirs,

re: lab instruments

your firm has been recommended to us by messrs. charles evans ltd., birmingham, with whom we have done some business for the past two years.

we are thinking of getting a supply of instruments. please furnish us with a catalogue, price list and brochure, if available.

we are looking forward to your early reply.

yours faithfully,

(二)齐头式或平头式(block style)

齐头式信函的特点：

每一行，包括日期和签名等都从左边开始，每行取齐，成一垂直线。

信2

el mar trading company来

16 main street

fresno, california

u.s.a

tel:123456

cable address: elmar fresno

8 january,1999

gentlemen,

we thank you for your letter of january 1. as requested, we enclose the catalogues for your reference.

we would be very glad to offer any further assistance. please contact us if you need any additional information.

yours sincerely

encl. : as stated

(三)混合式 ( semiblock style with indented paragraphs)

混合式信函的特点:

1) 正文的每一段落的第一行采用缩行式;

2)除信头和日期外，其他部分采用齐头式。

信3

office of the attorney

aaa company

123 main street

centerville, il666

u. s. a.

april 21, 1999

president, billboard inc.

999 broadway

metropolis, ny2222

dear sir:

we value your long-term relationship with us.

a review of your account shows that some time has passed since you last made payment to us. if there is some difficulty you are facing that is causing this, we would like the opportunity of working matters out with you. if there is the result of oversight, we would appreciate early remittance.

we look forward to hearing from you in the near future.