高考应用文必背06：道歉信
【经典范文背诵】
假如你是李华，来自英国的交换生 George 邀请你本周做一日游向导,但你因有事不能前
往，请给他写一邮件，内容包括:1)说明理由;2).景点推荐3)注意事项，注意:1)词数80 字左
右;2.可适当增加细节.
Dear George,
I'm exceedingly (极其) sorry that l fail to be your guide(做不成) for the one-day tour this
weekend (我极其抱歉我不能成为你的向导)So I'm writing to apologize to you for my
absence(因缺席而道兼火)。
The reason why I'm incapable of(不能)helping you is that l have signed up for(报名参
加)the voluntary work at a local hospital.(我不能帮助你的原因是我报名参加了当地医院的志愿
者工作)Meanwhile, I highly recommend the West Lake in Hangzhou as your destination(我极其
推荐本西湖作为你的目的地).It is the picturesque(美丽的)scenery , there in this season that will
be a feast for your eyes. (它是如画般的景色在这个季节，将会是你的一场视觉盛宴)You"ll
also be fascinated by(着迷子) the historical and cultural sites(历史与文化遗址) and the legends
behind.(你也会着迷于历史和文化遗产其后的传奇故事) By the way, you mustn't scatter
garbage all over the place. (顺便说一下，你不要乱丢垃圾) I'm convinced that you will have
some sweet memories rooted in your mind forever(我相信你一定会有一个美好的回忆.)
Wish you an enjoyable weekend.(周末愉快)
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【首尾地道套句】
1. 之前答应你下周末一起去北京玩，很抱歉，现在我去不了了。(开篇点题，非限制性定从）
I’m writing to apologize
to you for my failing to go on a trip to Beijing with you, which I had
promised you.
2. 我希望你能接受我的道歉。请允许我另定时间带你参观北京，我将不胜感激。（弥补措
施）
I really hope that you can accept my apologies and understand me. I would appreciate it if you
allow me to fix another time to show you around some places of interest in Beijing.
3. 再次，为我造成的不便向你道歉，希望你能接受我真诚的歉意。（再次道歉）
Once again，I’m sorry for any inconvenience
I’ve caused. Hope you can accept my sincerest
and deepest apologies and forgive me for my fault.
【历年真题再现】
1.【2021 年北京卷】假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你和英国好友Jim 原定本周末一起外
出，你因故不能赴约。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1.表达歉意并说明原
因；2.提出建议并给出理由。
Dear Jim,
I’m sorry to inform you that I can’t go out with you this weekend. I’ve just been told that I have
to go and visit my sick grandfather in the countryside, who was suddenly admitted to the hospital. I
hope the change won’t cause you too much trouble.
How about going out next Saturday morning? If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at the school
gate at 9: 00. Please let me know what time suits you best. I should be available anytime next
weekend.
In addition, next Saturday, there will be a flower show in Beihai Park. Then we can go to see the
flowers together.
I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
2.【2016 年新课标
卷】
Ⅲ
假定你是李华，与留学生朋友Bob 约好一起去书店，因故不能赴
约。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示歉意；2. 说明原因；3. 另约时间。
【参考范文】
Dear Bob,
I’m sorry to say that I cannot go to the bookstore with you on Friday afternoon. I have just found
that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you
too much trouble.
Shall we go on Saturday morning? We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to read and
select books. If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, let me know
what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.
Yours,
Li Hua
3.（2022·陕西西安·三模）假如你是李华，你和你的朋友Mike 约好了本周末去博物馆，但是
你因为临时要参加学校组织的
美丽市容，从我做起
的志愿活动，而不能同行。请根据以
“
”
下要点给他写一封道歉信。1.表达歉意；2.简介活动内容和意义；3. 另约时间。
【答案】
Dear Mike,
Having signed up for a voluntary activity, I’m terribly sorry for not being able to tour the
museum with you this Saturday. Therefore, I’ writing to express my sincere apology for the
inconvenience caused all of sudden.
As you know, I’ve been waiting for a chance to devote myself to raising public awareness of
environmental protection. Consequently, when the opportunity to volunteer came, I seized it without
hesitation. On that day, all the volunteers will put up posters about how to lead a low-carbon lifestyle
and pick up the trash along the roads, which will take a whole day. Considering that, I am afraid that
I won’t keep my word. It is possible for us to fixed another date when you are available.
Words fail to convey how apologetic I feel and I hope that you can accept my heartfelt and
genuine apology.
Yours,
Li Hua
4.（2023·贵州·一模）假如你是李华，你和你的外籍好友Andrew 约好了本周末去图书馆，但
是你因为临时要参加学校组织的
垃圾分类，全民行动
志愿活动而不能赴约。请根据以下
“
”
要点给他写一份道歉信。内容要点：1.表达歉意；2.简要介绍活动内容和意义；3.另约时间。
【答案】
Dear Andrew,
I have signed up for a voluntary activity themed “Trash Sorting, All Involved” and won’t be able
to accompany you to the library this weekend as planned. I feel terribly sorry and want to express my
deepest apology.
As you know, we students should spare no efforts in implementing the policy of garbage
classification. So, I seized this opportunity without hesitation. On that day, we will go to
communities to publicize the significance as well as methods of trash sorting and direct the residents
to accurately distinguish different kinds of rubbish, which will take a whole day. Considering that,
I’m afraid I can’t keep my word. Shall we put it off till next Sunday?
I am sorry for any inconvenience caused and hope you can accept my heartfelt apology.
Yours,
Li Hua
5．（2020·安徽·二模）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David 本周六即将结束在中国的旅行，
乘飞机返回英国，你因有事无法按原定计划取机场为他送行，只好写信向他道歉，内容如
下:1.表达歉意；2.说明不能送行的原因。
【答案】
Dear David,
I 'm terribly sorry to inform you that I cannot make it to see you off at the airport this Saturday
as promised . Thus, I am writing to apologize for not keeping my word.
The reason why I can't get away is that I have to help make preparations for the English
Speaking Contest to be held this weekend. Actually, I have just been informed of this plan by the
schoolmaster. Moreover, as the chairman of the Student Union, I feel responsible for this job. How I
wish I could have the chance to talk with you once more about the happy days we spent together
before you leave!
I hope you can understand my situation and accept my apology.
Wish you a safe journey.
Yours,
Li Hua
6．（2025·安徽淮北·一模）假定你是李华，昨天你在邀请外教Mr. Green 参加英语社团活动
时，告知他的活动信息有误，请给Mr. Green 写一封道歉信，要点如下：
(1)为自己的失误道歉；(2)告知正确的信息；(3)再次邀请他参加。
【答案】
Dear Mr. Green,
I’m truly sorry for the incorrect details I gave you yesterday about the English Club activity.
My carelessness with the schedule may have disrupted your plans, and I take full responsibility for
the confusion.
Please allow me to correct the information: the activity will be held this Friday, 15 December,
from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Room 302 of the Student Activity Center. I sincerely hope this mistake has
not prevented you from attending, and I would be honored if you could still join us. Your presence
always enlightens our members and enriches every conversation.
Please accept my sincere apologies, and let me know if you need any further information.
Yours,
Li Hua
【提分必备语块】
1.
express my sincere apology for 为
表达我诚挚的歉意
……
例句：I am writing to express my sincere apology for missing your birthday party last Saturday.
我写这封信是为上周六错过你的生日派对表达诚挚的歉意。
2.
deeply sorry for 为
深感抱歉
……
例句：I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience my last-minute cancellation may have caused.
为我临时取消可能造成的不便，我深感抱歉。
3.
regret to inform you that 遗憾地告知您……
例句：I regret to inform you that I will be unable to fulfill my duty as a volunteer this weekend.
我遗憾地告知您，本周末我将无法履行志愿者的职责。
4.
due to unforeseen circumstances 由于未预料到的 情况 (unforeseen /ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiːn/)
例句：My absence was due to unforeseen circumstances that required my immediate attention.
我的缺席是由于需要我立即处理的意外情况。
5.
beyond my control 超出我的控制
例句：The delay was beyond my control, as there was a sudden traffic closure on my route.
延误超出了我的控制，因为我路线上突然有交通管制。
6.
take full responsibility for 为
承担全部责任
……
例句：I take full responsibility for the error in the report and will correct it immediately.
我为报告中的错误承担全部责任，并将立即纠正。
7.
a genuine misunderstanding
一个 genuine /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ 真正的 误解
例句：The conflict arose from a genuine misunderstanding, which I should have clarified earlier.
冲突源于一个真正的误解，我本应早些澄清。
8.
an oversight on my part 我方的疏忽
例句：The missing attachment was an oversight on my part. I have attached it now.
遗漏附件是我方的疏忽。我现在已经附上了。
9.
to make up for my fault 为了弥补我的过错
例句：To make up for my fault, please allow me to treat you to dinner next week.
为了弥补我的过错，请允许我下周请你吃饭。
10. to compensate for the inconvenience 为不便之处做出补偿
例句：I would like to compensate for the inconvenience by offering you a discount on your next
order.我想通过为您下次订单提供折扣来补偿由此带来的不便。
11. assure you that… will not happen again 向您保证
不会再发生
……
例句：I assure you that such a mistake will not happen again.
我向您保证，这样的错误不会再发生。
12. learn a valuable lesson from this 从中吸取了宝贵的教训
例句：I have learned a valuable lesson from this about the importance of double-checking details.
我从中吸取了关于仔细核对细节重要性的宝贵教训。
13. hope for your understanding 希望得到您的理解
例句：Given the circumstances, I sincerely hope for your understanding.
鉴于当时情况，我真诚希望得到您的理解。
14. beg your pardon 恳请您原谅
例句：I sincerely beg your pardon for my inappropriate remarks during the meeting.
我为在会议上的不当言论，恳请您原谅。
15. trust you will accept my apology 相信您会接受我的道歉
例句：I can only say I am truly sorry and trust you will accept my apology.
我只能说我真的很抱歉，并相信您会接受我的道歉。
16. my absence was unavoidable 我的缺席是不可避免的 unavoidable /ˌʌn.əˈvɔɪ.də.bl/
例句：I am sorry that my absence was unavoidable due to a family emergency.
很抱歉，由于家庭紧急情况，我的缺席是不可避免的。
17. failed to 未能
例句：I failed to notify you in advance, and for that, I am truly sorry.
我未能提前通知您，为此我深感抱歉。
18. put you in a difficult position 使您处于困境
例句：I realize my delay may have put you in a difficult position, and I sincerely apologize.
我意识到我的延误可能使您处于困境，我真诚地道歉。
19. disappoint your expectations 辜负了您的期望
例句：I am sorry to have disappointed your expectations regarding the project deadline.
我很抱歉在项目截止日期上辜负了您的期望。
20. please forgive my negligence 请原谅我的疏忽 negligence /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
例句：It was entirely my negligence. Please forgive me.
这完全是我的疏忽。请原谅我。
【作文小练】
假定你是李华。你原本答应你的朋友兼团队队长王明，要参加本周六下午的校
环保设
“
计大赛
团队最终讨论会，并负责展示
”
PPT。但由于你家中突然有急事（如家人生病需陪同
就医），你必须赶回外地老家，无法参会和完成展示任务。请你给王明写一封电子邮件：表
示歉意并说明无法参会；解释具体原因（家中有急事）；说明你已做的补救安排（如已将
PPT 和讲解要点发给某位可靠队员）；再次道歉并表达对团队成功的祝愿。
参考范文1
Dear Wang Ming,
I am writing to express my deepest apology for my sudden inability to attend our team's final
meeting this Saturday and to deliver the presentation.
Due to an unforeseen family emergency, I must return to my hometown immediately. This
situation is completely beyond my control. I understand this puts you in a difficult position, and
I take full responsibility for the last-minute change.
To make up for my fault, I have already emailed the finalized PPT and detailed speaking notes
to Zhang Lei, who has agreed to take over. I have also briefed him on the key points.
Once again, I sincerely beg your pardon. I have learned a valuable lesson about having a
backup plan. I trust you will accept my apology and wish our team great success in the
competition.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
我写这封信是为了对我突然无法参加本周六我们团队的最终会议并进行展示，表达最深切的
歉意。由于一起意外的家庭紧急情况，我必须立即返回家乡。这情况完全超出了我的控制。
我明白这让你处境困难，我为这临时的变卦承担全部责任。
为了弥补我的过错，我已经将最终版的PPT 和详细的讲解要点发给了张磊，他已同意接手。
我也向他简要介绍了关键点。再次，我诚挚地请求你的原谅。我吸取了关于准备备用计划的
宝贵教训。我相信你会接受我的道歉，并祝愿我们团队在比赛中取得巨大成功。
参考范文2
Dear Wang Ming,
Please accept my sincere apologies for my unavoidable absence from the crucial meeting this
Saturday. I know this is a significant letdown /ˈlet.daʊn/ 失望.
A genuine family emergency requires my immediate presence back home. I deeply regret that
I failed to fulfill my commitment. I am aware this may disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ 打乱 our preparations.
To minimize /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ 最小化 the impact, I have transferred all presentation materials to
Liu Yang and had a thorough online handover with him. He is fully prepared to step in.
My absence was truly unavoidable. I hope for your understanding and apologize /ə
ˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/ 道歉 profusely /prəˈfjuːs.li/ 一再地 for any trouble caused. My full support is with the
team.
Best regards,
Li Hua
对于我不可避免地将缺席本周六的关键会议，请接受我诚挚的歉意。我知道这是一个重大的
失望。一个真实的家庭紧急情况需要我立即回家。我深为遗憾未能履行我的承诺。我知道这
可能会打乱我们的准备。为了将影响降到最低，我已将所有展示材料转交给了刘洋，并与他
进行了详细的线上交接。他已做好充分准备接手。我的缺席实在是无法避免的。我希望能得
到你的理解，并为造成的任何麻烦一再表示歉意。我全力支持团队。
参考范文3
Dear Wang Ming,
I am writing with great regret /rɪˈɡret/ 遗憾 to inform you that I will not be able to participate
in Saturday's meeting or give the presentation as planned. My most sincere apologies.
An urgent family matter has come up, necessitating /nəˈses.ɪ.teɪt/ 使成为必要 my immediate
trip out of town. This was entirely unexpected and leaves me no alternative. I feel terrible for
this last-minute /ˌlɑːstˈmɪn.ɪt/ 最后时刻的 change.
To compensate for the inconvenience, I have ensured a seamless /ˈsiːm.ləs/ 无缝
的 transition. All materials and a comprehensive /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ 全面的 guide have been shared
with Zhao Xin, who is competent /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/ 能胜任的 and ready.
I assure you this will not happen again in future collaborations. I beg your forgiveness and
am confident in our team's victory.
Yours,
Li Hua
我怀着极大的遗憾写信告知您，我将无法参加周六的会议或按计划进行展示了。我表示最诚
挚的歉意。一件紧急的家庭事务突然出现，使我必须立即离城。这完全出乎意料，让我别无
选择。对于这最后一刻的变动，我感到非常抱歉。为了补偿造成的不便，我已确保交接无缝
进行。所有材料和一份全面的指南都已与赵鑫共享，他完全有能力且已准备好接手。我向您
保证，在未来的合作中此类情况不会再发生。我恳求您的原谅，并对我们团队的胜利充满信
心。
