英语听力精选进阶版 7957

This week's question comes from Sola in China who wants to know how to write better business emails.

Being able to write good work or business emails in English is an important skill in today's globalised economy.

But where do you begin? We've prepared ten simple tips to bear in mind when writing business emails in English.

Ten Top Tips

1) Use a clear title

给邮件一个清楚的题目

2) Keep language simple

避免使用你不懂的语言

3) Watch your tone¹

语气很重要

4) Don't use text language or emoticons

避免使用手机短信中的非正式语言和表情符号

5) Use capital letters where necessary

不要整封信全用大写字母或全用小写字母

6) Keep attachments² small

避免发送过大的附件，一般不要超过5兆

7) Use an appropriate email address

使用一个听起来正式的邮箱名称和地址

8) Use an appropriate signature

邮件末尾的签名地方，留下自己的联系方式就行了

9) Check spelling and grammar

写完信后检查拼写和语法

10) Read it again before sending

在点击发送邮件之前，再仔细检查一遍

For further explanation about each of the points above, listen to our programme and download our script³.

Most importantly, just remember to be polite and clear, and check everything thoroughly⁴ before you send.

We hope this has answered your question Sola.

Glossary 词汇

globalised economy 国际化经济

tips 建议

1 tone   

n.语气，音调，气度，色调；vt.（up）增强

参考例句：

• There was a tone of mockery in his voice.他说话的语气含有嘲笑的意味。
• Holmes used an informal,chatty tone in his essays.霍姆斯在文章中语气轻松随便。

2 attachments   

n.（用电子邮件发送的）附件( attachment的名词复数 )；附着；连接；附属物

参考例句：

• The vacuum cleaner has four different attachments. 吸尘器有四个不同的附件。
• It's an electric drill with a range of different attachments. 这是一个带有各种配件的电钻。

3 script   

n.剧本，广播稿；文字体系；笔迹，手迹

参考例句：

• It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
• The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。

4 thoroughly   

adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地

参考例句：

• The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
• The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。