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【词语解释】
①distinguish [dis＇tiRgwiM] oneself 使杰出
②take something to heart 介意；对某事耿耿于怀
【写法指要】
慰问信（letters of consolation）是向失败者、不幸者、愁苦者、生病者或遇到天灾人祸的人表示安慰或同情的信件。这类信要写得及时、简短扼要，感情要真诚，措辞要贴切；尽量以乐观的口吻减轻亲友的烦恼和痛苦，并鼓励对方对日后的生活、学习、工作充满信心。
慰问信常用语句有：
①I was shocked to learn of the news that….
②I am deeply grieved to hear that….
③Please accept my deepest sympathy（同情）.
④ I want to send you my best wishes for your quick return to good health.
⑤I could not believe that….
⑥I shall be very much delighted if I can be of any service to you.