翻译：英文函电

1、英文函电Exercise OneSales Letters May 24th, 2007NameCompanyAddressCity, State ZIPDear Mr. Liu:We are in receipt of your order of the 21st May, which has been immediately booked, for delivery at the time you stated. We regret that we shall not be able to supply the brown serge (棕色哔叽棕色哔叽) Art. No. M3, Col

2、or 722, at the time required; we have completely sold out this color and no further lots will be received from the dyer before the end of May. Enclosed is a sample of a similar cloth, or exactly the same color, which we have in stock. Although our usual price is two cents per yard more than that for

3、 M3, we are prepared to quote it at the same price. Please state by return fax whether we may substitute this cloth for M3. You have not instructed us as to the shipping of these goods, nor as to know how you wish them packed. If you prefer to leave this to us we will act to the best of your interes

4、t, but if you have any special preference in this matter we should be glad if you would inform us as early as possible. Sincerely, *2007年5月24日刘先生：我方于5月21日收到你方订单，并会给予即时处理，并已立即按你方要求的时间预定了运货期。对于我方不能按所要求的时间提供货号为M3,色号为722的棕色哔叽，我们感到很抱歉。此色的哔叽已全部售罄，该产品只能在5月底补到货。随函附上与断货产品使用相似布料相同颜色的产品样本，这个我们是有货的。尽管这批货物价格比M3号

5、每码高出2%,我方愿意以相同价格提供给你们。请传真回复，以便我们及时用此批货物代替M3. 你方还没有通知我们是船运此批货物还是打包。如果你方愿意，我方将在保证你方利益的前提下自行进行装运。此致敬礼！尊敬的刘先生：贵方3月21日订单收悉，立即定妥，将按规定日期交货。遗憾我方不能按所要求的时间提供棕色哔叽，其货号为M3,色号为722。此色的哔叽已全部售罄，5月底前印染厂商不会提供新货。随函附上同类料做的剪样。颜色完全相同，并备有现货。虽然我们通常的价格比M3每码高出2美分，但我方愿报与M3同样的价格。请从速说明我方可否用此料替代M3。 贵方尚未通告我方货物的发运和包装事宜。倘若贵方愿意由我方决定，

6、定为竭力效劳。但若贵方对此有特殊要求，望尽早通知。*2007年5月24日Establishing Business Relations 先生：我们从中国驻加纳使馆商务处得悉贵公司的行名。兹告我公司专营工业和药物化工原料，并想同你们建立业务联系。为了使你方对我方产品有个全面的了解，现附上有关我公司经营的各种产品的一整套小册子，内有详细规格和包装情况。一俟收到你方的具体询价，我们马上寄样报价。我们将以货物在装运时的质量和重量为准达成交易，而货物在出运前将由上海商检局进行检验。有关货物质量和数量等的证明将由上海商检局提供。盼早日收到你们的回信。中国进出口公司 经理 2007年5月29日Telepho

7、ne No. Fax: (021) May 29, 2007Messrs Wallace Kimber & Co.40 Nsukka Road P. O. Box 57183ACCRAGhanaDear Sirs, We know your companys name from the Business Department of Chinese Embassy to Ghana. Here wed like to inform you that our company is specialized in industrial and medical chemistry materia

8、ls and a business relation is hopeful to be set up. In order to have a full understood of our products, we deliver you a series of brochure of introductions covered all the products of our company is enclosed. The brochure inside contain the detailed size and package conditions. Once we are in recei

9、pt of your inquiry of the price, we will immediately quote by sending the sample. Well make the deal according to the quality &weight of the cargo when it is packed. And the cargoes will be examined by Shanghai Examination Administration before shipping, which will provide you certification of t

10、he quality and quantity of the goods. We will appreciate you early reply. Yours sincerelyManager of Chinese Import and Export Company 商品，货物1. commodity 商品总称，一般用来指类别，还特指一个国家的主要产品。中国出口商品交易会The Chinese Export Commodities Fair 2. goods 商品，货物（包括工业制成品如冰箱，加工制品如面粉，原材料如煤）到达仓库的所有货物都由计算机系统自动检查。All goods arrivi

11、ng at the warehouse are automatically checked by the computer system. 3. product 产品，指人力、机械或由自然过程生产的东西。这家公司出售塑料制品。The company sells plastic products. 4. item产品，常用在商品目录的每一个物品的前面。5. article指任何商品，尤其为轻纺工业品。我们对第123号商品感兴趣。We are interested in art. No. 123. 6. cargo（船、飞机所载的）货物我们装着一船生铁从佩思启航。We sailed from Pe

12、rth with a cargo of raw iron. 空运货物air cargo 舱内货物under-deck cargo Translation for referenceDear Sirs: We have your name and address from the Commercial Counsellors Office of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana. We wish to inform you that we specialize in both industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals, and sha

13、ll be pleased to enter into business relations with you. To give you a general idea of our products, we enclose a whole/complete set of pamphlet showing various products we handle with detailed specifications and means of packing. We will send you our samples and quotations upon receipt of your spec

14、ific inquiries. Business between us will be concluded on the basis of shipping quality and weight tested and inspected by the Shanghai Commodity Inspection Bureau prior to shipment. Necessary certificates in regard to the quality and quantity of the shipment will, of course, be provided. We are look

15、ing forward to an early reply from you with much interest. Yours sincerely, China National Import& Export Corp. * ManagerEstablishing Business Relations1. obtain the desired names and addresses of the firms from some sources;2. sending letters:1) begin by telling the addressees how his name is k

16、nown.2) give some general information as to the lines of business being handled. 3) state simply, clearly and concisely what he can sell or what he expects to buy. Status Enquires * Status enquires are those written communications in which traders request information concerning the financial positio

17、n 财务状况，credit信用, reputation声誉 and business methods of other firms. Status enquires are generally headed “confidential” or “Private and Confidential”. These two words are also written on the envelop. Status enquiry Our ref: PC/HY Your ref: May 25, 2007 The ManagerBarminster Bank Ltd. London E.C. 25 B

18、PEngland Private & Confidential Dear Sir Our client, the China National Import & Export Corp., have asked us for information about the Auto Engineering Co., Ltd. in Ibadan, Nigeria as the latter would request a standing credit of USD 5, 000 to start business. We know the Auto Engineering Co., Ltd, but our knowledge of the company is limited to a few months trading with a firm in Shanghai on an L/C basi