【文章結構】
第一段：表明寫作意圖，對某事表示歉意。
第二段：說明道歉的具體原因。
第三段：再次表明歉意，請求諒解 並提出補救措施。
【萬能句式】
一、篇首句
1. I'm truly sorry to tell you that.…., and I’m writing to express/convey my deepest apology to you...
很抱歉告訴你……，我寫信向你表達我深深的歉意。
2. I am writing to owe you an apology for being unable to...
我沒能……,我寫信向你道歉。
3. I am terribly sorry for what I did, but believe I didn't mean to...
對於我做的事，我感到十分抱歉。但請你相信,我並非有意要……
4. I apologize most sincerely for what I said that day. I didn't mean to hurt you.
我誠摯地為那天我說的話向你道歉。我不是有意傷害你的。
5. Please forgive me for not being able to inform you.
請原諒我沒能通知你。
6. I owe you an apology for being unable to help you.
我沒能幫助你，應該向你道歉。
7. I am indeed sorry for what I said, but believe I had no intention to...
對於我說的話，我確實感到很抱歉。但請相信，我並非故意要......。
8. Please forgive me for a stupid choice of words.
請原諒我說話欠妥。
二、篇中句
1. I feel awfully sorry aboutit and I wonder if it's convenient for you to make it another time.
為此我感到非常抱歉，我想知道你是否方便另約時間。
2. Much to my regret, I was unable to.….and I wish that my apology could help to some extent.
很遺憾,我不能夠……希望我的道歉在某種程度上能起到作用。
3. I’m afraid I have brought you too much trouble and I want you to know how regretful I am feeling.
恐怕我給你帶來了太多麻煩，同時我也想讓你知道對此我覺得很抱歉。
4. I just do not know what to say about the matter.
關於這件事我不知該說些什麼。
5. I want to let you know how regretful I am feeling now.
我想讓你知道現在我是多麼遺憾。
6. I did not mean to hurt your feelings.
我不想傷害你的感情。
7. I feel you are displeased at my failing to keep my promise, but I hope you will forgive me.
恐怕你會因為我的失約而不高興，但是希望你能原諒我。
三、篇尾句
1. Once again, I'm sorry for any inconvenience caused .
對於造成的不便，我再次表示歉意。
2. I sincerely hope that you will be able to understand my situation and accept my apologies.
我衷心希望你能理解我的處境,並接受我的道歉。
3. Please allow me to say sorry again
請允許我再次表示歉意。
4. I'm sorry for all the inconvenience.
我為引起的所有不便表示歉意。
5. Please accept my sincere apology once more for any inconvenience caused.
對於任何帶來的不便，請再次接受我真誠的道歉。
模板與例題
Dear Bob,
I'm writing to express my sincere apologies to you for ______________________________________ 未能去書店with you at our appointed time. I’m sorry for the inconvenience it may cause you.
__________________________________________________________________________我屆時會缺席的原因是因為my grandfather ________________________________________突然生病 yesterday and now he is in hospital. My family are taking turns to take care of him in the hospital. So I have to stay with him that day. ___________________________________________我真誠地希望 you can accept my apologies. Meanwhile, __________________________________________________我將感激不盡 if you could allow me to fix another date._____________________________________________________如果你方便的話, shall we meet at 8:00 am next Saturday? If not, please ___________________________________________________讓我提前知道what time suits you best.
Sorry again for the inconvenience ______________________________所引起的.
Yours,
Li Hua
【真題演練】
假如你是某校高三某班的李華。在一次課外打籃球時,因用力過猛撞倒了王飛,致使他大腿骨折。請你給他寫一封信表示歉意,同時祝願他早日康復,重返球場。
注意:
1.詞數100左右;
2.可以適當增加細節,以使行文連貫;
3.開頭和結尾已給出,不計入總詞數。
Dear James,
I am writing this letter to say sorry to you for my fault that got you injured.
______________________________________________________________
(優秀範文)
Dear James,
I am writing this letter to say sorry to you for my fault that got you injured. It was more than I could expect the knock on you would have your leg broken when I tried to pass you on the basketball court. Although it happened accidentally, I do feel very terrible for this and blame myself. Anyway, it’s my roughness that
brought you so much hurt and trouble! How I wish I hadn’t rushed so quickly or knocked you down! I sincerely hope you will get better as soon as possible. If you forgive me and don’t mind enjoying playing basketball with me after your recovery,I will be happy.
Please allow me to express my regret once again.
Yours,
Li Hua