外贸英语函电中的重要单词及用法..docVIP

When writing a letter concerning terms of payment，the following structure is often used: 1. Put forward the problem of terms of payment. 2. Present the desired terms of payment and explain why this mode of payment is preferred or why other terms of payment cannot be accepted. Close the letter by expressing expectations of an early reply or suggesting future business dealings. New Words Expressions 1. consider v.t. 考虑 We will consider your suggestion and inform you of our decision. 我们会考虑你们的建议并告知你们我们的决定。 We are considering accepting your proposal for payment by confirmed and irrevocable L/C. 我们考虑接受贵方以保兑的不可撤销信用证付款的建议。 2. on condition that 条件是，只要，如果 We will place an order with you on condition that you accept our terms of payment. 我们将向你们订货，条件是你们接受我们的付款条件。 We can ensure punctual shipment on condition that the relative L/C is issued on time. 只要相关信用证能按时开立，我们就能保证按时交货。 3. so far 迄今为止，直到现在 So far, we haven’t received any information about the shipment of our order. 直到现在，我们也没有收到任何关于我们订购的货物装运的消息。 So far , we have been dealing in the export of textiles for ten years. 迄今为止，我们从事纺织品的出口业务已经有十年了。 4. entitle v.t. 使…享有…权利，给…资格 You are entitled to a discount of 10 percent. 贵方可以享受10%的折扣。 We hope that our longtime business relations can entitle us to more favorable terms of payment. 我们希望你我长期的业务关系可以使我们享受更加优惠的付款条件。 5. grateful adj. 感激的，感谢的 We are grateful that you have accepted our quotation. 感谢贵方接受我方报价。 Our customers are grateful to you for your close cooperation. 我们的客户感谢贵方密切的合作。 We are grateful to receive the goods on time. 按时收到货物，我们非常感激。 6. grant v.t. 准予，给予 We were granted permission to deliver the goods at a later time. 我们获准晚点交货。 We have decided to grant our customers easier terms of payment. 我们决定给予客户更加宽松的付款条件。 7. meet with one’s agreement 得到……的同意 We hope our proposal will meet with your agreement. 希望贵方能够同意我们的提议。 Their quotation met with their customer’s agreement. 他们的客户同意了他们的报价。 8. in view of 鉴于，考虑到，由于 In view of