寫商業 email 的時候,regarding 用法很多人都是靠感覺用,反正看起來沒錯就放進去。但其實這類句型的功能不只是「放在開頭點題」,更多時候是用來在信件裡指向某個主題、某份文件,或是之前的溝通記錄。選對句型,語氣才會到位。
Regarding、As per、With reference to 這類句型,核心功能是「指向」:指向一個主題、一份文件、一段之前的對話,或是某個雙方都知道的前提。不一定在 email 最開頭,也可以出現在信件中段,用來引出某個具體的點。六個句型用途相近,但語氣、正式程度和使用情境差很多,不能隨便互換。
Regarding:最常用、語氣最中性
Regarding 是六個句型裡最常見的一個,語氣中性,正式程度中等,用來指向一個主題或事項。不管是寫給同事、客戶還是合作夥伴,幾乎都可以用。
結構是:Regarding + 名詞片語,本身已經是介系詞,後面直接接名詞,不需要加 to 或 of。很多人會寫成 “Regarding to…” 或 “Regarding of…”,這兩種都是錯的。
(1) Regarding your request for additional samples, we are happy to send up to three units at no charge.
關於您要求加寄樣品一事,我們很樂意免費提供最多三個。
(2) Regarding the delay in your order, we sincerely apologize and have arranged priority shipping at no extra cost.
關於您的訂單延誤,我們深感抱歉,已安排優先出貨,不另收費用。
(3) Regarding the feedback you shared in last week’s meeting, we have revised the proposal and attached the updated version here.
關於您在上週會議中提出的意見,我們已修改提案,修訂版請見附件。
(4) Regarding the team outing on June 20, please confirm your attendance by this Friday so we can finalize the booking.
關於六月二十日的團隊聚餐,請在本週五前確認是否出席,以便我們完成預訂。
With Regard To:書面感稍強的替代選項
With regard to 和 regarding 意思幾乎一樣,但語感稍微書面一點,適合用在語氣需要更謹慎或更正式的場合,例如寫給高層、法務,或是對外的正式信件。
結構是:With regard to + 名詞。這裡有一個很多人寫錯的地方:regard 不加 s。”With regards to” 是常見的錯誤寫法,正確是 “with regard to”(單數)。在職場英文 email 或多益考題裡看到這個句型,記得確認有沒有多一個 s。
(5) With regard to the staffing changes announced last month, the HR team will be scheduling individual meetings with affected employees this week.
關於上個月宣布的人事調整,HR 團隊將於本週安排與相關員工的個別會面。
(6) With regard to your concerns raised at the board meeting, management has prepared a detailed response, which is attached for your review.
關於您在董事會會議上提出的疑慮,管理層已準備了詳細回應,請見附件。
(7) With regard to the proposed amendments to the partnership agreement, our legal team requires an additional five business days to complete the review.
關於合夥協議的修訂提案,我們的法務團隊需要額外五個工作天完成審查。
(8) With regard to the compliance requirements outlined in the new regulation, all departments are required to submit their self-assessment reports by July 31.
關於新法規所列的合規要求,所有部門須於七月三十一日前提交自評報告。
With Reference To:有文件依據時用這個
With reference to 是六個句型裡正式程度最高的,帶有「有文件、有記錄在案」的感覺。用這個句型,通常代表你在信件裡引用某份具體的文件、合約條款、編號或官方記錄,而不只是「提到某件事」。
結構是:With reference to + 名詞。日常 email 裡用起來會有點過重,如果只是普通的工作往來,用 regarding 就夠了。With reference to 留給真的需要引用文件或官方記錄的場合。這個句型在 TOEIC 多益商業書信題裡很常出現,通常代表信件語氣非常正式。
(9) With reference to Invoice #8841 dated May 15, we would like to flag a discrepancy in the line item for shipping charges.
關於五月十五日的第 8841 號發票,我們想指出運費項目中的一處差異。
(10) With reference to Clause 7 of the service agreement, payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date and late fees will apply thereafter.
根據服務協議第七條,款項應於發票日起三十天內付清,逾期將產生滯納金。
(11) With reference to your application submitted on April 3, we are pleased to inform you that your request has been approved.
關於您於四月三日提交的申請,我們很高興通知您,申請已獲批准。
(12) With reference to the audit report issued on March 28, the finance department has completed the recommended adjustments to the expense categorization process.
根據三月二十八日發布的審計報告,財務部門已完成對費用分類流程的建議調整。
As Per:帶有「按照」的語氣,有依據感
As per 的意思是「按照」,用來指向之前已經存在的協議、指示、決定或討論,語氣帶有「這件事有依據」的感覺。在職場英文 email 裡,常用來確認指示、追蹤進度,或是委婉提醒對方之前說好的事。
結構是:As per + 名詞,最常見的搭配有 as per our meeting、as per your request、as per our agreement、as per your instructions。
(13) As per our agreement, the first payment of NT$150,000 is due on June 30 and should be transferred to the account details listed below.
按照我們的協議,第一筆款項新台幣十五萬元應於六月三十日到期,請轉至以下帳戶資訊。
(14) As per your instructions, we have put the project on hold and will await your confirmation before proceeding to the next phase.
按照您的指示,我們已暫停專案,將等待您的確認後再進行下一階段。
(15) As per the terms discussed in our meeting on May 28, the revised delivery schedule has been updated and shared with the warehouse team.
按照五月二十八日會議中討論的條件,修訂後的出貨時程已更新並知會倉庫團隊。
(16) As per our phone conversation this morning, please find the revised quotation attached, reflecting the 10% discount we discussed.
按照我們今早的電話討論,請見附件修訂後的報價單,已反映我們談定的九折優惠。
Further To:接續之前的溝通
Further to 用來指向之前已經發生過的溝通,意思是「接續」或「承上」,語感比 as per 更輕、更有禮貌,不帶催促或強調的感覺。適合在你想補充資訊、跟進討論,或延伸之前信件的內容時使用。
結構是:Further to + 名詞,常見搭配有 further to my previous email、further to our conversation、further to our meeting。
這個句型在英式商業英文裡很常見,跟英國或其他英系國家的公司往來時會很常看到,在多益商業書信裡也會出現。As per 和 further to 都指向之前的溝通,差別在於:as per 強調「按照那個前提來做」,further to 只是說「接著那個繼續說」,不帶執行或約束的感覺。
(17) Further to my email last Thursday, I wanted to check whether you have had a chance to review the proposal and if you have any questions.
接續我上週四的信,我想確認您是否有機會看過提案,以及是否有任何問題。
(18) Further to our meeting on June 5, please find attached the updated project timeline incorporating all the changes we agreed upon.
接續我們六月五日的會議,請見附件更新後的專案時程,已納入所有我們同意的修改。
(19) Further to our conversation regarding the marketing budget, I have spoken with the finance team and can confirm that an additional NT$200,000 has been approved for Q3.
接續我們關於行銷預算的討論,我已與財務團隊確認,第三季已額外批准新台幣二十萬元。
(20) Further to the information shared in last week’s briefing, the operations team has now finalized the new warehouse procedures, effective from July 1.
接續上週簡報中分享的資訊,營運團隊已完成新倉庫流程的定稿,自七月一日起生效。
In Response To:指向對方發過來的信或要求
In response to 用來指向對方之前的信件、詢問、申請或投訴,明確表示「這封信是回應你發過來的東西」。語氣正式,書面感強,比直接在主旨欄寫 Re: 更完整。
結構是:In response to + 名詞,常見搭配有 in response to your inquiry、in response to your email、in response to your complaint。
和 regarding 的差別在於:regarding 是指向一個主題,in response to 是明確指向對方發過來的行動,帶有「我在回應你」的方向感。在客服信件、B2B 往來以及 TOEIC 多益商業書信題裡都很常見。
(21) In response to your inquiry about our corporate training packages, please find our full course catalogue and pricing details attached.
回覆您對企業培訓方案的詢問,請見附件完整課程目錄及收費詳情。
(22) In response to your complaint dated June 3, we have conducted an internal review and would like to offer a full refund along with a 15% discount on your next order.
回覆您於六月三日的投訴,我們已完成內部審查,並願意提供全額退款及下一筆訂單八五折優惠。
(23) In response to your request for an extension, we are pleased to grant an additional two weeks, making the new submission deadline June 28.
回覆您的延期申請,我們很樂意給予額外兩週,新的提交截止日期為六月二十八日。
(24) In response to your media inquiry dated June 7, our communications team has prepared an official statement, which is attached for your reference.
回覆您於六月七日的媒體詢問,我們的公關團隊已準備好官方聲明,請見附件參考。
六個句型怎麼選?
看完六個句型,選擇邏輯其實很清楚:
- 指向一個主題或事項,沒有特定前提:用 Regarding 或 With regard to,兩個都可以,with regard to 書面感稍強一點。
- 指向具體文件、合約條款或官方記錄:用 With reference to,語氣最重,適合真的有文件依據的場合。
- 指向之前的協議或指示,強調有依據:用 As per,語氣帶有「按照說好的來」的意思,追進度或確認動作時很好用。
- 接續之前的討論或溝通,補充說明:用 Further to,語氣輕、有禮貌,不帶催促感。
- 指向對方發過來的信件、詢問或投訴:用 In response to,明確表示這是回應對方的行動。
在多益 TOEIC 商業書信題裡,這六個句型都有可能出現,通常考的是選出語氣最符合情境的那個。與其死背中文翻譯,不如記住每個句型的「方向感」:它是在指向主題、指向文件、指向協議、還是指向對方的行動,情境清楚了,句型自然就選對了。

這六個句型平常看起來很像,但語氣和用途差很多。搞清楚每個的方向感之後,寫職場英文 email 就不用靠感覺,選對了,信的語氣從第一句就到位。
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