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I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that you had to return to Ireland on sick leave.
（2020浙江卷；主题·校园生活；应用文——慰问信）
当我听说你不得不休病假返回爱尔兰时，我无法形容我有多难过。
核心句型
I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that ...
当我听说……时，我无法形容我有多难过。
慰问信开头，用于表达深切的同情、遗憾或悲伤之情
I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that your grandmother passed away. She was such a kind soul. 当我听说你祖母去世的消息时，我无法形容我有多难过。她是个如此善良的人。（慰问信）
I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that you were involved in an accident. Please take your time to recover. 当我听说你遭遇了一场事故时，我无法形容我有多难过。请安心养伤。（慰问信）
I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that your favorite pet had gone missing. 当我听说你最喜欢的宠物不见了，我无法形容我有多难过。（慰问信）
I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I heard that you didn't do well in the exam. But don't be discouraged. I'm sure you'll do better next time. 当我听说你考试没考好时，我非常难过。但别灰心，我相信你下次会做得更好。（慰问信）
核心词表
return [rɪˈtɜːn] vi. 返回，回去
sick leave 病假
主题句型
在慰问信的开头，常会就“需慰问的事宜”表达惋惜和同情，此时的常用表达有：
1. I was deeply concerned when I learned that ... 当我得知……时，我非常担心。
2. My heart sank when I learned of ... 当我得知……时，我的心一沉。
3. I was upset to hear that ... 听到……我很难过。
4. The news of ... left me feeling incredibly sorry for you. 得知……的消息，我为你感到无比的难过。
5. I was overwhelmed with sorrow upon hearing that ... 听到……，我悲痛万分。
6. I cannot express in words how much I sympathize with you over ... 关于……，我无法用语言表达我对你的同情。
实际应用
I was deeply concerned when I learned that you were badly injured while playing football last weekend. 当我得知你上周末在踢足球时受了重伤，我非常担心。
My heart sank when I learned of your illness. 当我得知你生病的消息时，我的心一沉。
The news of your grandfather's passing left me feeling incredibly sorry for you . I know how much he meant to you and your family. 得知你祖父去世的消息，我为你感到无比的难过。我知道他对你和你的家人来说有多重要。
I was overwhelmed with sorrow upon hearing that your home was damaged in the recent storm. Please know that you are in my thoughts. 听到你家在最近的暴风雨中受损的消息，我悲痛万分。我想让你知道，我牵挂着你。
I cannot express in words how much I sympathize with you over the loss of your pet dog. He was such a loyal companion, and I know he brought you so much joy. 关于你失去爱犬的事，我无法用语言表达我对你的同情。他是如此忠诚的伴侣，我知道他曾给你带来很多欢乐。
写作思路
慰问信是当收信人遭遇不幸、困境或挑战时，我们对其表达同情、鼓励和支持的一种书信类型。在写作时，可参照如下结构和语料：
