商务英语函电的“7C”原则

On "7C" Principle for Business English Correspondence

商务英语函电是商贸类专业的一门核心课程,它将英语与外贸业务知识相结合,因而广泛应用于国际贸易。除了须满足一般英语写作的基本要求外,商务英语函电还有其自身在格式、内容、语法以及标点符号方面的特点。高水平的商务英语函电应当遵循七条原则。本文将从这七个方面阐述商务英语函电写作应遵循的原则与需掌握的技巧。

Business English Correspondence, one of the core courses of business major and a comprehensive course combining English writing and foreign trade practice, is widely used in in- ternational trade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements of general English writing, Business English Correspondence has its own characteristics including format, content, grammar and even punctuation. A high level of Business English Correspondence Writing should follow seven principles. This article will elaborate on the requirements and techniques necessary for the Business English Correspondence Writing from the seven aspects.