赖世雄英语书信通Unit 56：友人同意借款函

September 2, 2005

Dear Harry,

It’s a pretty large sum of money that you’ve asked for, but after some consideration, I’ve decided to lend it to you. Enclosed is a check for the amount you specified. I hope that you receive it in time. Let me know as soon as possible how things work out.

Sincerely,

Timothy White

亲爱的哈利：

你要借的那笔钱是个巨款，但经过考虑后，我决定借给你。信封里装着一张你所要数额的支票。我希望你及时收到。尽快让我知道事情发展得如何。

提摩西‧怀特　敬上

2005年9月2 日

字词解说：

1. sum 金额

a large sum of十金钱巨额的金钱

例:A large sum of money was stolen by the thieves.

(小偷偷走了一笔巨款。)

2. consideration n.考虑

3. specify ['spesifay vt.载明，指定

例:The item you specified is no longer available.

(你所指定的东西已不再供应了。)

4, in time及时

5. work out(事情)发展

例:There's no telling how things will work out.

(谁都无法预测事情会有什么发展。)