Леонид Ступин - Письма по-английски на все случаи жизни

Forgive me for having to write such a letter, but, believe me, I have no alternative.

Please forgive me, but my decision is quite irrevocable.

You are a dear to write me so often.

Your letters make me so happy.

If you do not reply within two weeks, I will have to change my mind and...

Let me know what you decide.

If you are not free then, let me know if there is any other time which would be more convenient.

Please do let me know soon if you are interested in it.

What do you think?

Let us know when to expect you.

Don't forget to...

Let me know if this is convenient for you.

Would that be possible?

If you know of any book which might be of assistance to me, I would be most grateful.

While I greatly regret the inconvenience, I feel sure you will understand it was due to circumstances quite beyond my control.

I would be grateful if you would send me further details and an application form.

Perhaps you would be kind to let me know if this is convenient.

I am sorry to bother you with this, but I don't know what to do.

I don't know what I would do without you.

If you have time to give me any assistance, I will be greatly in your debt.

Thanking in advance/ anticipation.

I thank you in advance for your much valued help.

Let me thank you in advance for your help.

Let me thank you once again.

We are indebted to you for...

Please let me know what I can do to help.

Please call on me if there is anything I can do to help.

You know you can always count on me.

Do not hesitate to give my name and address to interviewers.

We await your instructions.

If you require any further details or assistance, please write to me or telephone at the above number.

Unless we hear from you by return mail we shall be compelled to place the matter in the hands of our lawyers.

Unfortunately this is not the first time we have had to complain and if the matter is not dealt with satisfactorily, we will not place any further orders with you.

If we have not covered all the points in your inquiry, please do not hesitate to write to us again.

Naturally, any information which you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We regret to inform you that if the goods have not reached us by the end of this month, we will be compelled to cancel the order.

I do hope the delay has not caused you any inconvenience and once more hope you will accept my apologies.

We will take all possible steps to ensure that such a situation does not arise again.

In these circumstances we can only ask you to accept our sincere apologies for the trouble caused.

We would be most grateful to have your reply as soon as possible.

We would appreciate a prompt answer.

Perhaps you would be good enough to acknowledge the receipt.

Your early reply will be appreciated.

We look forward to the pleasure of serving you.

An early reply would help us to help you.

Please give our proposals your kind consideration.

We hope to hear from you shortly.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

I hope you find the above constructive.

3. НАИБОЛЕЕ УПОТРЕБИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ЗАКЛЮЧИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ФОРМУЛЫ ВЕЖЛИВОСТИ

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely,

Yours sincerely,

Very sincerely,

Very sincerely yours,

Most sincerely yours,

Искренне Ваш

Truly yours,

Yours truly,

Yours very truly,

Very truly yours,

Преданный Вам

Весьма преданный Вам

Yours,

Ваш/ Твой/ Преданный Вам

Faithfully yours,

Yours faithfully,

С совершенным почтением/ уважением

Cordially yours,

Yours cordially,

Cordially,

Very cordially,

Most cordially yours,

Искренне Ваш

Respectfully yours,

С уважением/ почтением

Best regards/ Regards,

С наилучшими пожеланиями

Devotedly yours,

Devotedly

Преданный Вам/тебе

Your devoted husband,

Твой любящий муж

Affectionately yours,

Yours affectionately yours,

Affectionately,

С любовью

Your most affectionate son,

Your affectionate cousin,

Любящий тебя сын

Любящий тебя брат

Yours ever,

Ever yours,

Always yours,

As ever,

Всегда Ваш/твой

Love, With love,

With all my love,

Lovingly yours,

Lovingly,

All my love,

Любящий тебя

Your loving son/ friend,

Любящий тебя сын/ друг

Adoringly yours,

Fondly

Любящий тебя

Your own,

Your friend,

Tenderly,

Cordially, as always,

With sincere thanks,

Good-bye for now,

Fraternally,

Твой

Твой друг

Любящий тебя

Сердечно, как всегда

С искренней благодарностью

До скорого

Дружески (членам клуба)

4. СЛОВА И ВЫРАЖЕНИЯ

ИНОСТРАННОГО ПРОИСХОЖДЕНИЯ,

ЧАСТО ВСТРЕЧАЮЩИЕСЯ В ПЕРЕПИСКЕ*

* При составлении данного раздела были использованы следующие справочные издания: Бабичев Н. Т., Боровский Я. JW. Словарь латинских крылатых слов, м., 1982; Бабкин А. М., Шендвцов В. В. Словарь иноязычных выражений и слов. Л., 1981; Mawson С . О. S. Dictionary of Foreign Terms. New York, 1961.

Ad hoc(лат.) для этого, применительно к этому, на данный случай; кстати

Ad hominen(лат.) рассчитанный на чувства, а не на разум

Ad honores(лат.) ради почета или чести; без оплаты, безвозмездно

Adios !(исп.) до свидания!

Ad lib / Ad libitum(лат.) без подготовки, импровизируя; неограниченно, сколько хочется

Ad litteram / Ad verbum(лат.) дословно, буквально, слово в слово

Affair d ' amour(фр.) любовная связь, роман

Affair d ' honneur(фр.) дело чести; дуэль

А l а(фр.) вроде, наподобие, на манер

A la carte(фр.) алякарт, порционно, на заказ (о блюдах в ресторане)

A la fourchette(фр.) аляфуршет, на скорую руку, не садясь за стол (о закуске, ужине)

Alma mater(лат.) студенческое название учебного заведения