要問人家什麼時候方便開會，要應對時間可以不可以，這應該都還蠻常用到的嗎？希望有點小幫助。

不好意思，錄的第一次沒有聲音，又重錄了一次。

安排會議

1 幾點對你來說方便？

1 What time would be convenient for you? 

2 幾點適合你？

2 What time would suit you? 

3 你下星期有空嗎？

3 Are you free sometime next week?  

4 我們能在星期三下午碰面嗎？或許兩點？

4 Could we meet on Wednesday in the afternoon? Perhaps 2 p.m.? 

5 我晚一點回你確認。

5 I’ll get back to you later to confirm it.  

6 好，我想我應該可以星期五早上。

6 Yes, I think I should be able to make Friday morning.  

7 我那天到兩點都不在辦公室。在那之後的時間就可以。

7 I’m out of the office until 2 p.m. on that day. Anytime after that would be fine.  

8 我恐怕我下星期二整天都很忙。

8 I’m afraid I’m busy all day next Tuesday.  

9 我恐怕我那天不行。

9 I’m afraid I can’t make it on that day.  

10 改星期五如何？

10 How about Friday instead?  

11 你介意我們把會議延到下星期嗎？

11 Would you mind if we put the meeting off to the following week? 

12 我為引起的不便道歉。

12 I apologize for any inconvenience caused. 

13 假如你有任何問題，打電話給我。

13 Give me a call if you have any problems.  

琳達，我們需要碰面討論明年的預算。我們能在星期五早上碰面嗎？讓我知道是否這對你來說方便。

Linda, we need to meet to discuss the budget for next year. Could we meet on Friday in the morning? Let me know if that would be convenient for you. 

泰德，我恐怕我星期五不行。我整天都很忙。改星期二，十三號如何？我應該可以早上開會，不然下午三點後都可以。

Ted, I’m afraid I can’t make it on Friday. I’m busy all day. How about Tuesday 13th instead? I should be able to make a morning meeting, otherwise anytime after 3 p.m. would be fine. 

琳達，好，星期二早上我也可以。我們就約九點？我很期待跟你碰面。假如你有任何問題，打電話給我。

Linda, yes, Tuesday morning is good for me too. Shall we say 9 a.m.? I’m looking forward to seeing you. Give me a call if you have any problems. 

這個部分是潔西參考 Email English ，作者是 Paul Emmerson  ，出版社是 Macmillan，用翻譯的方式慢慢介紹一些寫商用 email 的給有需要寫商用書信電子郵件的人，希望大家會喜歡。

1 Formal or Informal? 正式還是非正式？

Email 1

正式與非正式

正式

1 我恐怕我不能參加星期一的會議。

1 I am afraid I will not be able to attend the meeting on Monday.

非正式

1不好意思，我星期一不行。

1 Sorry. I can’t make it on Monday.

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正式

2 因為我會錯過會議，我在想你能不能寄給我會議記錄的副本？

2 As I will miss the meeting, I was wondering if you could send me a copy of the minutes?

非正式

2 因為我會錯過會議，你能不能寄給我會議記錄的副本？

2 As I’ll miss the meeting, could you send me a copy of the minutes?

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正式

3 我也會寫信給湯姆告知他我將不會在那裡。

3 I will write to Tom as well, to inform him that I will not be there.

非正式

3 我也會寫信給湯姆跟他說我將不會在那裡。

3 I’ll write to Tom as well, to tell him I won’t be there.

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正式

4 再一次，請接受我對此的道歉，而且我能夠保證你我將會出現在下次的會議。

4 Once again, please accept my apologies for this, and I can assure you that I will be at the next meeting. 

非正式

4 再一次，我對此很抱歉，而且我保證我將會出現在下次的會議。

4 Once again, I’m sorry for this, and I promise I’ll be at the next meeting. 

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Email 2 

正式

1 謝謝你一月二十五日的郵件你要求協助在如何線上訂貨。

1 Thank you for your email of 25 January where you requested assistance on how to order online.

非正式

1 謝謝一月二十五日的郵件你要求幫忙在如何線上訂貨。

1 Thanks for the email of 25 Jan where you asked for help on how to order online.

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正式

2 在我可以處理這之前，對我而言知道你的帳戶號碼是必須的。

2 It is necessary for me to know your a/c number before I can deal with this.

非正式

2 在我可以處理這之前，我需要知道你的帳號。

2 I need to know your a/c number before I can deal with this. 

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正式

3 我將會很開心假如你能夠也提供給我詳細資料有關於你正用的 Windows 的版本。

3 I would be grateful if you could also provide details of which version of Windows you are using. 

非正式 

3 可以請你也提供給我詳細資料有關於你正用的 Windows 的版本嗎？

3 Please could you also provide details of which version of Windows you’re using?

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Email 3

正式

1 有關於你的訂單號碼 J891，我們今天早上收到的，但是你沒有填寫尺寸跟顏色欄。

1 With reference to your oder number J891 – we received it this morning, but you have not filled in the sections of size and color. 

非正式

1 有關於你的訂單號碼 J891，我們今天早上收到的，但是你沒有填寫尺寸跟顏色欄。

1 Re your oder number J891 – we received it this morning, but you haven’t filled in the sections on size and color. 

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正式

2 請讓我們知道你確切的需求。

2 Please let us know your exact requirements.

非正式

2 你確切需要的是什麼？

2 What exactly do you need?

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正式

3 這些產品現在賣得非常好，我們很遺憾地告知你中號暫時缺貨。

3 These products are selling very well at the moment, and we regret to advise you that the medium size is temporarily out of stock.

非正式

3 這些產品現在賣得非常好，我們很抱歉跟你說中號暫時缺貨。

3 These products are selling very well at the moment, and we are sorry to tell you that the medium size is temporarily out of stock. 

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正式

4 然而，我們預計更多的供給在最近的未來。

4 However, we are expecting more supplies in the near future. 

非正式

4 但是，我們預計很快有更多的供給。

4 But we’re expecting more supplies soon.

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正式

5 你要我郵件通知你當他們抵達時嗎？

5 Would you like me to email you when they arrive?

非正式

5 我應該郵件通知你當他們抵達時嗎？

5 Shall I email you when they arrive?