Abstract
Business English e-mails which serve as a special kind of communication play a major role in business activities. But the lexicon is a major aspect to influence the effect of communication. The paper deeply analyzes the lexical features of business English e-mails from four aspects. They are the choice of common words; the choice of concrete words; the choice of business terms and the choice of positive words. The paper can help readers further understand the importance of lexicons in business English e-mails and create better e-mails and so that business English e-mails may play a more and more important role in international trades and cooperation.
Key words：business English; e-mails; lexical features; communication
Contents
Abstract
摘要
1 Introduction-1
2 Literature Review-2
2.1 Definition of Business English E-mail-2
2.2 Elements of Business English E-mail-3
2.3 Functions of Business English E-mail-4
3 Lexical Features of Business English E-mails-5
3.1 Choice of Common Words-6
3.2 Choice of Concrete Words-7
3.3 Choice of Business Terms-9
3.4 Choice of Positive Words-11
4 Conclusion-12
References-14
