外貿(mào)英文函電第3章

Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-offersBusinessLetters主講：XXXIntroduction01.SpecimenLetters02.UsefulExpressions03.ContentExercises04.Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersInquiries,OffersandCounter-offersIninternationaltrade,thetransactionisofgreatimportance.Companiesshouldundergotheprocessofmakinginquiries,offersandcounter-offersbeforereachinganagreement.Thisprocessismostlycompletedwithwrittenbusinesslettersbetweentwocompanies.LearningObjectives1.Toknowtheprinciplesofmakinginquiries,offers,andcounter-offers;2.Tobeabletowritebusinesslettersconnectedwithinquiries,offers,counter-offersandreplies;3.Tomastertherelatedusefulexpressions.Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersStep01Step02Step03Aninquiryismadetoinquireaboutthebusinesstermsandconditionsregardingthegoods.Acounter-offercanbemadetorejectpartortotalofthetermsandconditionsoftheoffer.Anofferisaproposalmadetoconcludebusiness.3.1IntroductionChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersInquiriesrefertoarequestforproducts’informationonprices,quantitiesandotherrelateddetails.Inquiriesareusuallyconsideredasthefirststepofabusinessnegotiation.Accordingtothecontent,inquirescouldbesortedintotwokinds:generalinquiriesandspecificinquiries.3.1.1InquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersIngeneralinquiries,importersusuallyaskforapricelist,acatalogue,samplesandothertermsandwanttohaveageneralideaofthegoodsexporterscouldprovideGeneralInquiriesInspecificinquiries,importersarejustinterestedinaspecifickindofgoodsandwantstogetanofferforthegoods.SpecificInquiriesWhenmakinganinquiry,theinquirershouldkeepitbrief,specific,courteousandreasonable.Andareceivedinquiryshouldalsobeansweredoracknowledgedpromptlyandcarefully,andthereplymustsupplydefiniteandusefulinformation,offerspecifictermsandshowyoursincerity.TipsforMaking/AnsweringanInquiryChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersInquiriesmayincludeallorpartsofthefollowingcontents:(1)sourceofinformationsuchastheapproachofyourgettingthesupplier’snameandaddress;(2)abriefself-introductionandintroductionofmarketsituationinyourposition;(3)askingforpricelist,catalogue,samples,etc.;(4)askingfortradetermssuchasaspecialdiscount,thetermsofpayment,package,insurance,etc.;(5)expressingyoursincerityanddesiretoestablishorcontinueabusinessrelationshipwiththerecipient.3.1.1InquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersOffersrefertotradingtermsonwhichtheexportersarewillingtoconcludebusinesswiththeimporters,includingthenameofthegoods,specifications,price,quality,quantity,package,shipmentandpayment,etc.Thereareusuallytwokindsofoffers:non-firmoffersandfirmoffers.3.1.2OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersNon-FirmOffersNon-firmoffersincludeareservationclause,whicharemadebymeansofsendingcatalogs,pricelists,proformainvoicesandquotations.Innon-firmoffers,noengagementismadeandtheofferissubjecttoexporters’confirmation.FirmOffersInfirmoffers,theexporteroftenpromisestosupplycertainquantityofgoodsatafixedpricewithinastatedperiodoftime.Andothertermssuchasspecifications,packing,termsofpaymentshouldalsobeclear,definiteandcomplete.Onceaccepted,afirmoffercannotbewithdrawnorrevisedwithinthevaliditydate.Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersAsatisfactoryoffer,whetherfirmornon-firm,shouldbeconcise,clearandtothepoint.Itoftencoverspartsorallofthefollowingpoints:(1)appreciationorthanksfortheinquiry;(2)namesofcommodities,quality,quantityandspecifications;(3)detailedanddefinitestatementsoftradetermssuchasprices,discounts,termsofpayment,packing,insuranceandshipment,etc.;(4)thevalidityperiod;(5)expectationsforafavourablereply.3.1.2OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersCounter-offersaremadewhenimportersandexporterscannotagreeontradetermsinoffers,whichareactuallyacourseofbusinessnegotiating.Importersareunwillingtoacceptallorpartofthetermsandconditionsmadebyexporters,sotheyrevise,restrictoraddtermsandconditionsbasedontheoriginaloffer.Counter-offersmaybemadeseveraltimesbeforeanagreementisreachedbybothparties.Ifnocompromiseisreached,thenegotiatingendsupwithoutanypossibilityoftransaction.3.1.3Count-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersCounteroffersoftenincludethefollowingparts:(1)thankstoexportersfortheoffer;(2)regretatimporters’inabilitytoaccepttheoffer;(3)specificmodificationsorsuggestionstotheoriginaloffer;(4)expectationsformutualbeneficialcooperation.3.1.3Count-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersGeneralInquriesSpecificInquiriesRepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offers3.2SpecimenLettersNon-FirmOffersAcceptanceofCounter-OffersRejectionofCounter-OffersFirmOffersLetter1GeneralInquiryfromanOldCustomer3.2.1GeneralInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearMr.Black,

Asweplanourfallinventory,weareagaininthemarkettobuywoolens.Weareprincipallyinterestedinthetraditionalsweaterandwouldliketorequestasample.Pleasealsosendinformationonanyotherknitwearthatyourcompanyproducesandacurrentpricelist.

IfyouplantohavearepresentativeattheParisTradeFairattheendofJuly,pleaseadviseusofyourstandnumbersothatwecancontactyouatthattime.

Thankyouforyourattention.Yourssincerely,(Signature)Languagepoints：1.inventoryn.存貨，庫存e.g.Inourwarehouseyou’llfindalargeinventoryofnewbicycles.在我們的倉庫里你會發(fā)現(xiàn)大量的新自行車存貨。2.beinterestedin對某事感興趣e.g.Thecompanyisveryinterestedinournewproduct.這家公司對我們的新產(chǎn)品很感興趣。相關(guān)詞語：interestn.興趣3.representativen.代表；銷售代理e.g.Shehadastressfuljobasasalesrepresentative.作為一名銷售代理，她的工作壓力很大。3.2.1GeneralInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.tradefair商品交易會e.g.HundredsofsweetsmanufacturersanddistributorscometoaChicagotradefair.數(shù)以百計的糖果制造商和分銷商前來參加芝加哥商品交易會。5.standn.（展示或推介物品的）桌，臺，攤位e.g.Ourcompanyhasgotatradestandinthisfair.我們公司在這次交易會上得到了一個展銷臺。3.2.1GeneralInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter2SpecificInquirybyanImporter3.2.2SpecificInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSir,

Thankyouforyourletterof24Januaryandthecatalogueenclosed.WeareverymuchinterestedinyourwaterproofgarmentsNo.WGl45andWG211.Pleasesendusonesampleeachatyourearliestconvenience.MeanwhilepleasequoteusyourpriceonthebasisofFOBLondon,statingdiscountsandtheearliestdateofshipment.Ifyourpricesarecompetitive,weshallplacealargeorderwithyou.

Yourearlyreplywillbeappreciated.Yoursfaithfully, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.waterproofadj.防水的e.g.Thecompanyhasexported5,000waterproofgarments.這家公司已經(jīng)出口了5000件防水服。2.atyourearliestconvenience盡早e.g.Weexpectyoutomakeanofferatyourearliestconvenience.我方期待你方能夠盡早報價。3.quotev.報價e.g.Thisorganizerquotedus$300forprovidingatradestand.組織方向我方開價300美元提供一個展銷臺。相關(guān)詞語：quotationn.報價，估價3.2.2SpecificInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.onthebasisof根據(jù)，基于e.g.Wedonottrytoenlargeourbusinessscopeonthebasisofshort-termpredictions.我們不會根據(jù)短期預測而試圖擴大公司業(yè)務范圍。5.FOBLondon倫敦離岸價格(freeonboard)e.g.Wemakeacounter-offerof$150permetrictonFOBLondon.我們的還價是每噸的倫敦離岸價為150美元。6.discountn.折扣e.g.They’reofferinga10%discountonallsofasthismonth.他們在本月給沙發(fā)售價統(tǒng)打九折。3.2.2SpecificInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：7.shipmentn.運輸，裝運e.g.Thegoodsarereadyforshipment.貨物備妥待運。相關(guān)詞語：shipv.船運，運輸常用搭配：3.2.2SpecificInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offersdateofshipment

裝船日期shipmentdate

裝船日期timeofshipment

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裝貨港adviceofshipment

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提前裝船partialshipment分批裝運promptshipment即期裝船immediateshipment立即裝船lateshipment貨物遲交actualshipment實際載貨量shipmentvalue貨物價值receivedforshipment收貨待運Languagepoints：8.competitiveadj.有競爭力的e.g.Wearesellingclothesatcompetitiveprices.我們的服裝價格很有競爭力。相關(guān)詞語：competev.競爭，對抗competitionn.競爭，角逐3.2.2SpecificInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter3Replybyamanufacturer3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSirs,Wethankyouforyourinquiryof9Januaryandarepleasedtotellyouthatwemanufactureandexportdifferenttypesoftextilesmachinery,inparticularknittingmachines.Wecansupplyfabricsettingmachineryandprintingequipmentforcottonandpolyestermaterials.Wouldyoupleasesupplyuswithmoreinformationconcerningthefabricstobeprocessedsothatwemaysendyouthequotationsforthemostsuitabletypesofknittingmachinesweareabletosupply.Weenclosesomebrochurestoillustratethetypesofmachineswemanufacture.WehavealreadysoldsomeofthosemachinestoChinaandarenowrepresentedtherebytheEngineeringExportLtd.,Beijing.Maywesuggestthatyoucontactthatcompanydirectly.Wethinkthefirmmaybeabletosupplyyouwithmorequotationsforawiderrangeofmachines,includingtheknittingmachinesyourequested.Trulyyours,(Signature)Languagepoints：1.manufacturev.生產(chǎn)e.g.Thecompanymanufacturetheclassofplasticsknownasthermoplasticmaterials.這家公司生產(chǎn)稱為熱塑材料的塑料類制品。相似詞語：producev.生產(chǎn)，制造yieldv.產(chǎn)生（收益、效益等）；出產(chǎn)（作物）相關(guān)用法：manufacturern.生產(chǎn)商，制造者2.exportv.出口，輸出e.g.Theislandsexportsugarandfruit.這些島嶼出口糖和水果。相關(guān)詞語：importv.進口，輸入，引進3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：3.supplyv.供應e.g.Wecansupplyadequaterawmaterialstomeettheincreasingdemandofthemarket.我們可以為日益增加的市場需求供應充足的原料。4.processv.加工，處理e.g.Thematerialwillbeprocessedintoplasticpellets.該原料將被加工成塑料顆粒。5.firmn.公司e.g.Thefirmisexpectingalargeorderfromtheregularcustomer.這家公司正期待著這個老主顧下筆大訂單。相似詞語：companyn.公司；商行；商號corporationn.大公司，企業(yè)；法人3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter4AManufacturerWritestoanImporter3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSir,AsrequestedinyourenquiryofSeptember1,weencloseacopyofourlatestillustratedleafletoflowwattageMicrowaveOvens.Wewishtoinformyouthatatpresentweareabletosupply650WMicrowaveOvenonly,thepriceofwhichissimilartothatof600W,i.e.atUS$85persetCIFQingdao.Asamatteroffact,itisbetterthantheoneyouinquiredabout.Welookforwardtoatrialorder.Andyouwillbeabletoseethehighqualityofthematerialanditsefficiencyofthismodel.Wewelcomeyourorderandcanassureyouthatshipmentwillbemadewithin20daysafterreceivingyourL/C.Weexpecttohaveyourdecisionatanearlydate.Yoursfaithfully, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.copyn.一本，一冊，一份e.g.Thebooksold20,000copieswithintwoweeks.這本書在兩周內(nèi)銷售了2萬冊。2.informv.通知，告知e.g.Pleaseinformusofanyquestionabouttheproduct.若對產(chǎn)品有任何問題，請隨時通知我們。3.CIFQingdao青島到岸價格（cost,insuranceandfreight）e.g.IhavetoremindyouthatourtermsareCIFQingdao.我不得不提醒你，我們的條款是青島到岸價格。4.asamatteroffact事實上，實際上e.g.Asamatteroffact,thepriceofournewproductissimilartotheoneyouinquiredabout.事實上，我們這款新產(chǎn)品的價格與你問詢的那款相仿。3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：5.trialorder試訂單e.g.Thisisatrialorder.Ifitsellswell,wewillplacealargeorder.這是一個試訂單。如果賣得好，我們會下大量訂單。6.assurev.保證e.g.Wecanassureyouthatthisisourlowestquotation.我們向你保證這是我們的最低報價。7.L/C信用證（letterofcredit）e.g.Wedidn’tprovidetheL/Cintimebecauseofsomeunexpectedoccasion.由于不可預料的原因，我們未能及時提供信用證。3.2.3RepliestoInquiriesChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter5AFirmOfferfromaManufacturer3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSirs,ThankyouforyourletterofJune16,2020andwearepleasedtoofferyouasfollows.Commodity:hand-madegloves,YiwuOrigin,2020Corp.Quantity:250pairsPrice:atRMB￥3perpaironCFRLondonPacking:inordinarysecond-handgunnybagsShipment:inSeptember,2020Payment:byirrevocableL/C,payablebydraftatsightThisofferisfirm,subjecttoyourimmediatereplythatshouldreachusnotlaterthantheendofthismonth.Ifyoufinditacceptable,pleaseletushaveyourreplyassoonaspossible.Yoursfaithfully, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.asfollows如下e.g.Ourquotationsareasfollows.我方報價如下。2.CFRLondon至倫敦成本加運費價e.g.PleaseletushaveyourlowestquotationonthebasisofCFRLondon.請你方報成本加運費至倫敦最低價。3.packingn.包裝e.g.Thepriceincludespostageandpacking.本價格包括郵資和包裝費。4.paymentn.付款e.g.Therewillbeapenaltyforlatepaymentofbills.賬單拖延付款要收滯納金。3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：5.payableadj.應付，可償付e.g.A10%depositispayableinadvance.必須預付10%的押金。6.draftn.匯票e.g.PaymentsmustbemadeinU.S.dollarsbyabankdraftdrawntotheorderoftheUnitedNationsPostalAdministration.付款必須用開給聯(lián)合國郵政管理處的銀行匯票，并以美元支付。7.atsight即期e.g.TheyrequestustoopenL/Catsight.他們要求我方開立即期信用證。3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：8.firmadj.確定的；堅定的；堅決的e.g.Thisisafirmoffer.這是個實盤。其他用法：firmn.公司9.subjectto受……影響的；以……為條件e.g.Pricesmaybesubjecttoalteration.價格可能會受變更影響。10.acceptableadj.可接受的e.g.Theyfailedtoreachanagreementbecausetheimporterthoughtthepriceisnotacceptable.由于進口商無法接受這個價格，他們最終沒能達成協(xié)議。其他用法：acceptv.接受（建議、邀請等）3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter6AManufacturerMakesaFirmOffer3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSirs,Thankyouforyourinquiryof15July.Asrequested,weenclosesamplesofdifferentqualitiesofwovenfabricsuitableformakingshirts.Wearepleasedtoquoteasfollows:A1100%Cotton 43"US$1.00/YDA2100%Linen 47"US$2.50/YDA3100%Rayon 50"US$1.25/YDAllpricesC.I.F.SingaporePaymentbyL/CatsightMinimum:3,000YDS/Colour10,000YDS/OrderDelivery:Within30daysafterreceiptofL/CPacking:Rollontube,wrappedbypoly-bag,cartonpackingOffervaliduntil30July2021Welookforwardtoreceivingyourorder,andmeanwhileencloseacopyofourcatalogueinwhichyouwillfinddetailsofourotherproducts.Ifyouhaveanyqueries,pleasedonothesitatetoletusknow.Yourssincerely, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.asrequested按照要求e.g.Asrequested,weareenclosingtwosampleproducts.按照你方要求，我方隨函附上兩份樣品。2.bepleasedto高興，樂于做某事e.g.Wearepleasedtoinformyouthatthemachinesyouorderedhavearrived.謹此欣然奉告，你方所訂的機器已到。3.minimumn.最小值，最低限度e.g.Costsshouldbekepttoaminimum.成本應保持在最低限度。相關(guān)詞語：maximumn.最大值，最大限度3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.deliveryn.傳送，遞送e.g.Pleaseallow28daysfordelivery.請留出28天送貨時間。5.wrapv.包裹e.g.Thegoodsshouldbecarefullywrapped.這批貨物需要仔細包起來。6.validadj.（法律上）有效的，認可的e.g.Theyhaveavalidclaimtocompensation.他們有要求賠償?shù)暮戏?quán)利。3.2.4FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter7AManufacturerMakesaNon-FirmOffer3.2.5Non-FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSirs,Weareinreceiptofyourletterdated22Marchand,asrequested,areairmailingyouunderseparatecover,onecatalogueandtwosamplebooksforourPrintedShirting.Wehopetheywillreachyouinduecourseandwillhelpyouinmakingyourselection.Inordertostartaconcretetransactionbetweenuswetakepleasureinmakingyouaspecialoffer,subjecttoourfinalconfirmationasfollows:Art.No.81000PrintedShirtingDesignNo.72435-2ASpecifications:30x35Quantity:18,000yardsPacking:Inbalesorinwoodencases,atseller’soptionPrice:US$XXperyardCIFLagosShipment:Tobemadeinthreeequalmonthlyinstallments,beginningfromJune,2020Payment:ByL/Cpayablebydraftatsighttobeopened30daysbeforethetimeofshipmentWetrusttheabovewillbeacceptabletoyouandawaitwithkeeninterestyourtrialorder.Faithfullyyours, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.inreceiptof已收到e.g.Weareinreceiptofyourinquiryandairmailingyouonesampleproduct.我方已收到你方的詢價，正為你方空郵寄出樣品。2.induecourse在適當?shù)臅r候，到一定的時候e.g.Yourrequestwillbedealtwithinduecourse.你方的要求將在適當?shù)臅r候予以處理。3.transactionn.交易，業(yè)務，買賣e.g.Thetransactioniscompletedbypaymentofthefee.交易在支付費用之后就完成了。3.2.5Non-FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.pleasuren.高興，愉快e.g.Thenewproductcanbesoldattheinventor’spleasure.這款新產(chǎn)品可隨發(fā)明者的意愿出售。常用搭配：takepleasurein高興做某事atone’spleasure根據(jù)某人的意愿5.confirmationn.確認書e.g.Weareexpectingyourconfirmation.我們期待收到你方的確認書。常用搭配：sales/purchaseconfirmation銷售/購貨確認書3.2.5Non-FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：6.specificationn.規(guī)格；說明書e.g.Herearethetechnicalspecificationsofthenewmodel.這是新型號的技術(shù)規(guī)格。7.installmentn.（分期付款的）一期付款e.g.Theywereunabletokeepuptheinstallments.他們未能繼續(xù)按時交付這批分期付款。8.awaitv.等候；期待e.g.Weawaithearingfromyou.我方期待能收到你方的來信。3.2.5Non-FirmOffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter8AManufacturerAcceptstheCounter-OfferfromItsCustomer3.2.6AcceptanceofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearMr.Wood,Weareinreceiptofyourcounter-offerof26March.Inreply,aftercarefulcalculatingandinviewofourlongstandingbusinessrelations,wedecidetoacceptyourproposedprice,thatis$13.8/doz.Butwemuststressthatthisconcessionrelatestoourfirsttransactiononly.Wecannotregarditassettingaprecedentforfuturetransaction.Wewishtodrawyourattentiontothefactthatthisfavourableofferisvalidtoyourreplybefore2June,2021.Yoursfaithfully, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.counter-offern.還價；還盤e.g.Manycompanieswouldwelcomeacounter-offerfromaforeignbidder.許多公司都會歡迎一個外國競標者的還價。2.calculatev.計算e.g.Fromthisyoucancalculatethetotalcostofthetransaction.據(jù)此，你可以計算出這次交易的總成本。3.inviewof鑒于，考慮到e.g.Inviewoftheweather,theshipmentofthegoodswouldbedelayed.由于天氣的緣故，這批貨物將延遲裝運。3.2.6AcceptanceofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.longstandingadj.長期存在的，存在已久的e.g.Ourcompanyislookingforwardtoalongandsuccessfulpartnershipwithyou.我公司期待與你方建立長期和成功的伙伴合作關(guān)系。5.concessionn.讓步，妥協(xié)e.g.Thefirmwillbeforcedtomakeconcessionsifitwantstoreachanagreement.要想達成協(xié)議，公司將不得不做出一些讓步。6.setaprecedentfor開創(chuàng)先例e.g.Therulingsetaprecedentforfuturearbitrament.這項裁決為今后的仲裁提供了判例。3.2.6AcceptanceofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLetter9TheCounter-OfferIsRejectedbyManufacturer3.2.7RejectionofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSirs,Welearnfromyourletterof10Octoberthatourpriceforthesubjectarticleisfoundtobeonthehighside.Muchaswewouldliketocooperatewithyouinexpandingsales,weareregretfulthatwejustcannotseeourwaycleartoentertainyourcounter-offer,asthepricewequotedisquiterealistic.Asamatteroffact,wehavereceivedalotofordersfromvarioussourcesatourlevel.Ifyouseeanychancetodobetter,pleaseletusknow.Onaccountofalimitedsupplyavailableatpresent,wewouldaskyoutoactquickly.Inthemeantime,pleasekeepuspostedofdevelopmentsatyourend.Weassureyouthatanyfurtherinquiriesfromyouwillreceiveourpromptattention.Yoursfaithfully, (Signature)Languagepoints：1.onthehighside偏高e.g.Yourpriceisonthehighside.你方價格偏高。2.cooperatev.合作，協(xié)作e.g.Thetwocompaniesagreedtocooperatewitheachother.這兩家公司同意合作。相關(guān)詞語：cooperationn.合作，協(xié)作3.regretfuladj.遺憾的e.g.Weareregretfulthatthegoodsyouinquiredaboutrunoutofstock.遺憾的是，你方問詢的貨物已售完。相關(guān)詞語：regretv.感到遺憾，惋惜，懊悔3.2.7RejectionofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersLanguagepoints：4.entertainv.考慮（引申為接受）e.g.Wecannotentertainyourofferbecausethepriceisnotcompetitive.由于價格不具備競爭力，我們無法接受你方的報價。5.realisticadj.現(xiàn)實的，實際的e.g.Itisnotrealistictoexpectthemanufacturertomakethelowestquotationattheverybeginning.期望制造商最初就報出最低價是不切實際的。6.onaccountof由于，因為e.g.Thisordercannotbefulfilledonaccountofthestrike.由于這次罷工，這批訂單無法完成。7.promptadj.迅速的，及時的e.g.Promptpaymentoftheinvoicewouldbeappreciated.見發(fā)票即付款，將不勝感激。3.2.7RejectionofCounter-OffersChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersPleasequoteasrequestedinourinquirysheetyourlowestpricesandstatetheearliestdeliverydate.Wehavepleasureinsendingyouourcatalogue,whichgivesfullinformationaboutourvariousproducts.Thanksforyourinquirydated18May,andwearenowsendingyouourlatestpricelistforyourreference.（1）Making/Replying

InquiriesWemakeyouthefollowingoffer,subjecttoourfinalconfirmation.Inreplytoyourenquiryof20Aprilforglassvases,wequoteatUS$60perdozenCIFShanghai,subjecttoourfinalconfirmation.Thisofferissubjecttoyourreplyreachingherebeforetheendofthismonth.OurofferisRMB300persetoftape-recorder,FOBTianjin.（2）MakingOffersPleaseadvancethedeliverytimetoOctoberbecausewehavetocatchtheChristmassale.Wewouldn’tmakeanyprofitsatthepriceyouoffered.Thisisourlowestprice.Wewouldn’tmakeanyfurtherconcessions.Inviewofourlongstandingbusinessrelations,wedecidetoreducetheprice.Thecostofrawmaterialshasincreasedconsiderably,sowearenotinapositiontomakeanyreduction.（3）Making/Replying

Counter-Offers3.3UsefulExpressionsChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offers3.4ExercisesI.Translatethefollowingwordsandphrases.II.Fillintheblankswiththeappropriateformsofthegivenwords.III.Fillineachblankintheletterbelowwithawordorphrasetakenfromthebox.IV.Identifyerrorsinthefollowingsentences.Thereisonlyoneerrorineachsentence.V.TranslatethefollowingsentencesintoEnglishsentencesusingthegivenwordsorexpressionsinthebrackets.VI.Writing.Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Oeratewith8.atyourearliestconvenience9.inreceiptof10.induecourseI.Translatethefollowingwordsandphrases.1.鑒于2.根據(jù)3.最少量4.還盤5.作出讓步6.開創(chuàng)先例7.合作8.盡早9.已收到10.在合適的時候Chapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersA.FromEnglishtoChinese1.詢盤2.虛盤3.實盤4.一般詢盤5.具體詢盤6.續(xù)訂訂單7.付款方式8.到岸價格9.離岸價格10.盡快I.Translatethefollowingwordsandphrases.1.inquiry2.non-firmoffer3.firmoffer4.generalinquiry5.specificinquiry6.repeatorder7.payment8.FOB9.CIF10.assoonaspossibleB.FromChinesetoEnglishChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offers1.Thankyouforsendingussamplesofleathershoes,butwearenot______________atthepresenttime.(interest)2.Aftergoingcarefullyintothepriceagain,wedecidetomakeafurther

________________.(concessive)3.Inordertostartatransactionbetweenus,wetake

____________inmakingyouaspecialoffer.(please)4.Wearepleasedtoinformyouthatthegoodsyouorderedarereadyfor______________.(ship)5.Sincethepriceisquite

_________________,wedecidetoacceptyouroffer.(compete)II.Fillintheblankswiththeappropriateformsofthegivenwords.用給出詞的正確形式填空。interestedconcessionpleasureshipmentcompetitiveChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offers6.Weassureyouofourfull

________________withyouatalltime.(cooperate)7.Itisnot______________toexpandourbusinesssincewearesufferingfromashortageofrawmaterials.(real)8.Pleasesendusyourlowest

______________forthistoothpaste.(quote)9.Ifthetimeofdeliveryis

______________tous,weshallplacealargeorderwithyou.(accept)10.Weare

______________thatwearenotinneedofthesegoods.(regret)II.Fillintheblankswiththeappropriateformsofthegivenwords.用給出詞的正確形式填空。cooperationrealisticquotationacceptableregretfulChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-OffersDearSir,As1._________________inyourenquiryof16September,weenclosea2.

__________ofourlatestillustratedleafletoflowwattageMicrowaveOvens.Wewishto3._____________youthatatpresentweareableto4.________________650WMicrowaveOvenonly,thepriceofwhichis5.______________tothatof600W,i.e.atUS$85persetCIFQingdao.Asamatterof6.__________,itisbetterthantheoneyouinquiredabout.Welookforwardtoa7.__________order.Thiswouldenableyoutoseethehighqualityofthematerialanditsefficiencyofthismodel.Wewelcomeyourorderandcan8.__________youthat9._________________willbemadewithin20daysafter10._______________yourL/C.Weexpecttohaveyourdecisionatanearlydate.Yoursfaithfully,III.Fillineachblankintheletterbelowwithawordorphrasetakenfromthebox.用方框中的詞或短語填空。requestedcopyinformsupplysimilarfacttrialassureshipmentreceivingChapter3Inquiries,OffersandCounter-Offers1.Asrequest,wewouldsendyouacataloguetogetherwithtwosamplebooks.2.Thefirmisinterestedtoourgloves.3.Onbasisofthecurrenteconomicsi