This section focuses on the process of enquiries and replies.Comments are at the back of each sample letter,which aims to give you a better understanding.
This is an enquiry letter.The buyer wants to know the price list of some sweaters and has made a request for a discount and discussed the terms of payment,etc.
1.be impressed by:对……印象深刻
2.stand:摊位
3.retail chain store:零售连锁店
4.manufacturer:生产商
5.trial order:试订单
This is a reply letter.The seller sends the buyer the information about the products as requested,and in the last paragraph,expresses the hope for further cooperation.
1.commission:佣金
2.negotiation:谈判
3.confirmed:保兑的
This is a letter of enquiry.The buyer would like to have a sample of the clothes material and,at the end,also suggests ideas for a discount on the product.
1.commitment:承诺
2.as soon as possible:尽快
This is a letter of enquiry.The buyer presents the idea of establishing a business relationship and offers the idea of receiving specific information about the product.
1.esteemed:受人尊重的
2.on behalf of:代表
This is a reply to an enquiry letter in which the seller informs the buyer of the details related to the dealings,such as the terms of payment for the item,discounts,etc.
1.embroidered blouses:绣花衬衫
2.L/C at sight:即期付款信用证
3.L/G(letter of guarantee):保函
This is a reply to an enquiry in which the seller gives the buyer some information such as a price list and a catalog,and concludes with a desire to establish a relationship.
1.attaching:附加
2.illustrated brochure:说明手册
3.owing to:由于;因为
This is a reply to an enquiry.The seller states a series of his requirements and concludes by expressing his desire to establish a business relationship.
1.specification:规格
2.as usual:像往常一样;照例
This is a reply to an enquiry.The seller answers the buyer’s request for a payment method and concludes by praising his product once again and his desire to establish a business relationship.
1.on the basis of:在……基础上
2.expand the market:扩大市场