商务信函的翻译(二)for teachers

1、商务信函的翻译(二)商务信函的典型例句翻译练习I. Translate the following sentences.1. We brought to the knowledge of the Seller that our order had been outstanding for a considerable amount of time.2. We shall be obliged if you quote us the rock-bottom prices for your products at your earliest convenience.3. We trust you

2、will see to it that the order is shipped within the stipulated time as any delay would cause us no little incontinence and financial loss.4. were sorry to inform that your price has been found uncompetitive but were still interested in doing business if you could bring down you r price to an accepte

3、d level.5. Would you kindly quote us your lowest price FOB London ASAP?6. As requested, we are airmailing to you under separate cover, a sample of Article Nos.2031 and 2032 for your reference.7. For goods ordered we request payment to be made by a confirmed and irrevocable letter of credit payable o

4、n sight upon the presentation of shipping documents.8. In view of the fact that your violation of the contract has caused us undeserved losses, we regret to say that we have canceled the contract ,and we reserve the right to claim damages.9. As specifically stipulated in the contract, the relevant L

5、/C covering the goods to be shipped in May shall reach us no later than April 15.10. It would be appreciated if you could quote your best prices of CIF Shanghai for chairs, and also let us know the earliest possible date you can make shipment.商务信函的翻译练习实例分析信函一（国际支付函件）Dear Sirs:n We have received your

6、 L/C No. 1377/348/75 issued by the Yemen Bank for Reconstruction & Development for the amount of $43,720 covering 16,000 Dozen Stretch Nylon Socks. On perusal, we find that transshipment and partial shipment are not allowed.n As direct steamers to your port are few and far between, we have to ship v

7、ia Hongkong more often than not. As to partial shipment, it would be to our mutual benefit because we could ship immediately whatever we have on hand instead of waiting for the whole lot to be completedn Therefore, we are cabling this afternoon, asking you to amend the L/C to read:n “TRANSSHIPMENT A

8、ND PARTSHIPMENT ALLOWED”n We shall be glad if you will see to it that amendment is cabled without delay, as our goods have been packed ready for shipment for quite some time.n Yours faithfully,n 敬启者：n 由也门建设和发展银行开立的，有关16，000打弹力尼龙袜，金额计43，720美元的第1377/348/75号信用证收到。经详阅，发现该信用证不允许转船和分批装运。n 由于开往你港的直达轮稀少，我们常

9、常（一多半）必须经由香港转运。至于分批装运，倘若将我们手头已有的货物立即装运，而不是等整批货齐备了再装运，这对双方都有好处的。为此，我们今日下午去电，要求将信用证修改为：“允许转船和分批装运” n 由于货物包装就绪待装，务请立即以电报修改信用证为荷。n 谨上n信函二（国际支付函件）n .Dear Sirs,n Re: Our Sales Confirmation No. C215n With reference to the 4,000 dozen Shirts under our Sales Confirmation No. C215, we wish to draw your attent

10、ion to the fact that the date of delivery is approaching, but we still have not received your covering Letter of Credit to date. Please do your utmost to expediate same, so that we may execute the order smoothly.n In order to avoid subsequent amendment, please see to it that the L/C stipulations are

11、 in exact accordance with the terms of the Contract. n We hope to receive your favorable news soon.n Yours faithfully,n 敬启者：n 事由：我方第C215 号售货确认书 n 关于我方第C215号销售确认书项下4，000打衬衫，拟提请注意交货期日益迫近，但至今我们仍未收到有关信用证。请尽速开立信用证，以便我方顺利执行这项订单。n 为了避免随后的修改，务必注意（做到）信用证内的规定事项与合同条款完全一致。n 盼佳音。n 谨上nn 信函三（保险函）.Dear Sirs,Insuran

12、cen Answering your letter of June 25 in regard to insurance, we would like to inform you of the following:nn All-Risks: Generally we cover insurance WPA& War Risk in the absence of definite instructions from our clients. If you desire to cover All Risks, we can provide such coverage at a slightly hi

13、gher premium.nn Breakage: Breakage is a special risk, for which an extra premium will have to be charged. The present rate is about %. Claims are payable only for that part of the loss, that is over 5%.n Value to be insured: We note that you wish us to insure shipment to you for 10% above invoice va

14、lue, which is having our due attention.nn We trust the above information will serve your purpose and await your further news.n Yours faithfully,n 敬启者：n 保险 n 为答复贵方有关保险事宜的6月25日来函，兹特函告贵方如下：n 综合险：在没有得到我方顾客明确指示的情况下，我方一般投保水渍险和战争险。如贵方愿投综合险，我方可以稍高的保费代保此险。n 破碎险：破碎险是一种特别险。须收取额外保费。该险现行保险率为%，损失只赔超过5%的部分。n 保险金额：

15、我方注意到贵方意欲为装运给贵方的货物按发票金额另加10%投保。我方将按此办理。n 我方希望上述答复将满足贵方需要，并等候贵方进一步的信息。n 谨上nn 信函四（订货函件：续订和谢绝续订）nn 敬启者：n 天坛牌男衬衫n 接贵方11月6日函，欣悉贵方对“东风”轮运去的男衬衫满意，我们也注意到贵方向再订一批。n 由于大量承约，目前我方不能接受天坛牌男衬衫的任何新订单。甚歉。n 但我们将记住贵方的询价，一旦我们能接受新订单，当告你方无误。n 关于现货衬衫，现随函寄清单供阅。如贵方对某些现货有兴趣，请详告所需商品的数量、尺码、式样等细节。n Dear Sirs, Tiantan Brand Mens

16、Shirtsn We have the pleasure of acknowledging your letter of Nov. 6, in which you inform us that you are satisfied with our mens shirts shipped to you per S.S. “East Wind”. We also note that you wish to book a repeat order.n Much to our regret, we cannot at present entertain any fresh orders for Tia

17、ntan Brand Mens Shirts, owing to heavy commitments.n However, we are keeping your inquiry before us and, as soon as we are in a position to accept new order, we will contact you without delay.n Regarding stock shirts, we are enclosing a list for your check. If you are interested in any of our stock

18、goods, please let us know your detailed requirements, stating quantity, size, style, etc.nnn 订货函件常用典型语句n 1.We find both the price and quality of your products satisfactory to our clients and are pleased to enclose our official Order Sheet No. 33 for 6,000 cotton pillowcases.n 我方用户对贵方的价格和质量均非常满意，遂很高兴

19、随函附寄我方33号正式订单，向贵方订购6，000套纯棉枕套。n 2.The articles should conform to those described in your brochure and to the sample sent to us. If this first order is satisfactorily executed, regular orders will follow.n 商品的质量须同贵方简介手册所描述的以及寄给我方的样品相符。此第一笔订单的执行情况如能令人满意，我方将会经常订购。n 3.We are ready to place an order with

20、 you, but only on condition that the goods are confined to Switzerland.n 我方准备向贵方订货，唯一的条件是，货物只限卖给瑞士的公司。n 付款函常用典型语句n 4.In view of the amount of the transaction being small, we are prepared to accept payment by D/P at sight (or at 60 days sight) for the value of the goods shipped.n 鉴于此笔交易金额很小，我们准备同意以即期

21、（或见票60天后）付款交单方式支付货款。n 5.Please open the L/C 15 to 20 days before the date of delivery, and it should be valid until the 15th day after shipment so that we can get all the shipping documents ready for presentation and negotiation.n 请用信用证付款，由贵方在交货前15天到20天期间开出，其有效期到货物装船后15天截至，以便我方准备好所有装运单据提交银行议付。n 催款函常

22、用典型语句n 6.We should request you to take up this matter with the issuing bank at once and let us know what has become of the letter of credit, otherwise the shipment will be delayed a great deal.n 请立即与开证银行联系此事，让我们知道信用证的情况。否则，我们将长期延迟装运。n 7.Having made repeated application for payment of this amount wit

23、hout avail, we now give you notice that we will take out a summons for recovery of the sum.n 经过多次催促贵方支付这笔帐款无效，我方郑重通知贵方我方将发出法庭传票以收回这笔款项。n 装运函常用典型语句n 8.We wish to advise you that your Order No. 109 has been shipped today.n 贵方109号订单下的货物今日已装运，特此通知。n 9.The duplicate shipping documents including bill of lading, invoice, packing list and inspection certificate will be sent to you today.n 装运单据副本，包括提货单、发票、集装单和检验证书，今日将寄给贵方。n 10.We are sure the goods will reach you in go