在電子郵件中會省略的字跟縮寫的原則與例子

2 Missing words and abbreviations 省略的字跟縮寫

常常會省略的字

A 主詞 I 會省略掉，特別是跟 hope, think 等心理狀態的動詞時

1 我覺得你的想法很棒。

1 (I) think your idea is great. 

2 我希望你很好。

2 (I) hope you’re well.

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B 問句中 you 跟助動詞會省略

3 你有收到我上一封郵件嗎？

3 (Did you) get my last email?

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4 你星期五要跟我們一起來嗎？

4 (Are you) coming with us on Friday? 

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C 主詞 I 跟助動詞會省略

5 我很期待見到你。

5 (I am) looking forwarding to see you. 

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6 我等等跟你聊。

6 (I’ll) speak to you later. 

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D That 或 It 可以省略，常常會跟 be 一起省

7 那是個好主意。

7 (That’s a) good idea.

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8 那聽起來很好玩。

8 (It) sounds like fun. 

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9 真可惜我們昨天錯過你。

9 (It’s a) pity we missed you yesterday. 

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E be 會單獨被省略

10 你的建議很好，但是需要澄清。

10 Your suggestion (is) good, but needs clarification. 

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11 下星期應該會比這個星期好。

11 Next week (would be) better than this week. 

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F the 有時候會被省略

12 剛剛看了有關搬遷的郵件。

12 Just read (the) email about relocation. 

5 縮寫的原則

1 用一個字母代替一個音 ‘c’ = see

2 把一個字縮短 ‘yr’ = your

3 大家都知道的字的第一個字母 ‘asap’ = as soon as possible

Email 1

Subject: Yr order ref no KD654

In relation to yr order rec’d today, we cannot supply the qty’s you need at this moment. Pls confirm asap if a part-delivery wd be acceptable, with the rest to follow L8R. Rgds, Stefan.

Subject: Your order reference number KD654

In relation to your order received today, we cannot supply the quantities you need at this moment. Please confirm as soon as possible if a part-delivery would be acceptable, with the rest to follow later. Regards, Stefan

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Email 2

Subject: Thx for yr msg

Re your msg left on my ans machine – yes, I’m free 4 lunch on Wed next wk. Btw, good news about yr interview. Hv 2 work now. CU, Jane.

Subject: Thanks for your message

Regarding your message left on my answering machine – yes, I’m free for lunch on Wednesday next week. By the way, good news about your interview. Have to work now. See you, Jane.

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Email 3

Subject: Options for Tech Help

We have a Tech Assistance section on our website, with an extensive list of FAQs. Customers find this v convnt as it is avail 24/7. Otoh, if you need to spk to sb in person, you can call during wkng hours. Bw, Alan.

Subject: Options for Technical Help

We have a Technical Assistance section on our website, with an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. Customers find this very convenient as it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On the other hand, if you need to speak to somebody in person, you can call during working hours. Best wishes, Alan.