用简单英语谈生意

金戈银电

介绍篇

谈“生意”才是目的，“说英语”只不过是一种手段；如果用简单英语就可以达到目的，就完全没有必要说得那么复杂，那么辛苦！只要生意能谈成，手段似乎没有予以复杂化的必要—应该愈简单愈好。《用简单英语谈生意》ez business talk 就是教您如何用简单美语（初中英语程度）来处理错综复杂的生意……
(1)a: i dont believe weve met.b: no, i dont think we have.
a: my name is chen sung-lim.b: how do you do? my name is fred smith.
a: 我们以前没有见过吧？b：我想没有。
a：我叫陈松林。b：您好，我是弗雷德•史蜜斯。
(2) a: heres my name card.b: and heres mine.
a: its nice to finally meet you.b: and im glad to meet you, too.
a: 这是我的名片。b：这是我的。
a：很高兴终于与你见面了。b：我也很高兴见到你。
(3)a: is that the office manager over there?b: yes, it is,
a: i havent met him yet.b: ill introduce him to you .
a：在那边的那位是经理吧？b：是啊。
a：我还没见过他。b：那么，我来介绍你认识
(4)a: do you have a calling card ?b: yes , right here.
a: heres one of mine.b: thanks.
a：您有名片吗？b：有的，就在这儿。
a：喏，这是我的。b：谢谢。
(5)a: will you introduce me to the new purchasing agent?
b: havent you met yet?
a: no, we havent.
b: ill be glad to do it.
a：请替我引介新来负责采购的人好吗？b：你们还没见面吗？
a：嗯，没有。b：我乐意为你们介绍。
(6)a: ill call you next week.
b: do you know my number?
a: no, i dont.b: its right here on my card.
a：我下个星期会打电话给你。b：你知道我的号码吗？
a：不知道。b：就在我的名片上。
(7)a: have we been introduced?b: no, i dont think we have been.
a: my name is wong.b: and im jack smith.
a：对不起，我们彼此介绍过了吗？b：不，我想没有。
a：我姓王。b：我叫杰克•史密斯。
(8)a: is this mr. jones?b: yes, thats right.
a: im just calling to introduce myself. my name is tang.
b: im glad to meet you, mr. tang.
a：是琼斯先生吗？b：是的。
a：我打电话是向您作自我介绍，我姓唐。
b：很高兴认识你，唐先生。
(9) a: i have a letter of introduction here.
b: your name, please？
a: its david chou.
b: oh, yes, mr. chou. weve been looking forward to this.
a：我这儿有一封介绍信。b：请问贵姓大名？
a：周大卫b：啊，周先生，我们一直在等着您来。
(10) a: ill call you if you give me a name card.
b: im sorry, but i dont have any with me now.
a: just tell me your number, in that case.
b: its 322-5879.
a：给我一张名片吧,我会打电话给你.。b：真抱歉,我现在身上没带。
a：这样子，那就告诉我你的电话号码好了。b：322-5879。

金戈银电

报价篇

(1) a: we can offer you this in different levels of quality.
b: is there much of a difference in price ?
a: yes，the economy model is about 30% less.
b: well take that one .
a：这产品我们有三种不同等级的品质。 b：价钱也有很大的分别吧？
a：是的，经济型的大约便宜30%。 b：我们就买那种。
(2) a: is this going to satisfy your requirements ?
b: actually，it is more than we need .
a: let me see the specifications for that .
a：事实上，已超出我们所需要的。 b：我们可以提供你便宜一点的型式。
a：让我看看它的规格说明书吧。
(3) a: youre asking too much for this part .
b: we have some cheaper ones .
a: what is the price difference ?
b; the basic model will cost about 10% less .
a：这零件你们要价太高了。 b：我们有便宜一点的。
a：价钱差多少？ b：基本型的便宜约10%左右。
(4) a: how many different models of this do you offer?
b: we have five different ones .
a: is there much of a price difference .
b: yes，so we had better look over your specifications.
a：这个你们有多少种不同的型式。 b：五种。
a：价钱有很大的差别吗？ b：是的，所以我们最好先把您的规格说明细看一遍。
(5) a: the last order didnt work out too well for us
b: what was wrong?
a: we were developing too much waste .
b: i suggest you go up to our next higher price level.
a：上回订的货用起来不怎么顺。 b：有什么问题吗？
a：生产出来的废品太多了。 b：我建议您采用我们价格再高一级的货。
用简单英语谈生意－订单篇
(91)a: are you ready to place your order now?
b: the order will be mailed to you next week.
a: is it going to the head office?
b: no, i think it is going to be mailed to your local branch.
a：你们准备好下订单了吗？b：下星期就寄给你们。
a：寄到总公司？b：不，寄到分社。.
(92)a: thank you very much for the order b: we appreciate your fast service.
a: we do the best we can.b: well be calling you again next month.
a：谢谢你的订货。b：麻烦你会尽力处理，谢谢。
a：我们会尽力而为。b：下个月我们会再打电话给你。.
(93)a: we havent received your order yet b: it was mailed last week.
a: ill check the office one more time.
b: and ill see if there was any mistake on our end.
a：您的订单我们还没收到。b：上个礼拜我们还没收到。
a：我再跟公司查一下。b：我这边也会看看是否有什么差错。.
(94)a: we need to make a change on our last order b: what was the order number?
a: it was j-223,just double the second item.
b: sure, ill be glad to take care of it for you.
a：上回的订单我们需要更改。b：订单号码多少？
a：j223。第二项的订量要加倍。b：好的，没问题，乐于为你服务。.
(95)a: im here to see the purchasing agent b: hes not in his office at the moment.
a: may i wait?b: yes, he should return soon.
a：我是来拜访采购经理的。b：他现在不在办公室里，
a：我等他一下没关系吧？b：请，他应该很快就会回来。
(96)a: im the purchasing agent here.b: id like to give you one of our new catalogs.
a: ill put it in my files.b: thank you very much.
a：我是这里负责采购的。b：我们有新目录想给你。
a：我会将它归档。b：非常谢谢你。
(97)a: do you usually buy in large quantities?b: our standard order is 500cases at a time.
a: we can handle an order that size very easily.
b: well let you know the next time we need to place an order.
a：你们的订购量通常都很大吗？b：我们的标准订量是一次500箱。
a：这种量我们做起来很容易。b：下次需要订购时我们会通知你。(98)a: if i place an order now,when would you be able to ship it?
b: that all depends on the size of the order.
a: it will be about the same as it was last time.
b: we should be able to get that off to you right away.
a：如果现在下单子，什么时候可以出货？b：这要订购量的多寡。
a：大概和上回的订量一样。b：这样的话，我们马上就可以出货。
(99)a: this is last order we will be placing for a while.
b: oh? is there some trouble?
a: no, were just getting a lot of material stock piled.
b: let me know when you are ready to order again.
a：这是最后一次下订单，我们暂时不再订货了。b：哦，有什么问题吗？
a：没什么问题，只库存材料太多了。b：那么需要再订货时，请与我联系。
(100)a: do you have anything like this in your stock?
b: may i see it a moment?
a: yes, here you go.
b: yes,we can supply this for you.
a：你们库存中有象这样的东西吗？b：我看一下好吗？
a：喏，就是这个。b：嗯，这个有。
(101)a: we want to order some of these.
b: this is a standard size.
a: can you supply us right away?
b: yes,we have plenty on hand right now.
a：我们想订些这种货。b：这是标准尺寸。
a：能够立刻供货吗？b：可以，我们目前有不少现货。 (102)a: this is what we need.
b: i dont think this is a standard size.
a: its not.it is a little oversized.
用简单英语谈生意－货运篇
(131)a: were about ready to ship your order.
b: we need this order packed in a special way.
a: we know it is fragile.
b: yes.please be careful when you send it out.
a：你们的货我们差不多准备在发送了。b：这次的货需要特别的包装。
a：我们知道它容易破碎。
b：是的，出货时请小心些。 (132)a: were getting the order out now.
b: did you get our packing specifications?
a: yes, im looking at them right now.
b: good.take care with the order, will you?
a：我们现在要出货了b：你收到我们的装箱说明书了吗？
a：收到了，现在正在看。b：很好，那就麻烦你们多操心了。 (133)
a: have you seen our new packing specifications?b: yes, i have.
a: well need all our orders packed that way from now on.
b: we can handle that for you with no problem.
a：你看过我们新的包装指示了没有？b：有，看过了
a：今后我们所有的货都要照样包装。b：没问题，我们会照你的指定的方式去做。(134)
a: do you think you can follow our specifications for packing?
b: they will add a couple of days to our shipping date.
a: were prepared for that.
b: then we can do it for you.
a：就照我们的指定方式装箱，没问题吧。b：那要多个二、的三天才能出货哦。
a：我们已有准备了。b：那就照你的意思做。 (135)
a: we need our order separated into three different boxes.
b: how do you want it separated?
a: ill send you a note about that.
b: good,well pack up the order as soon as we get the not.
a：我们订的货需要分装三箱。b：怎么分呢。
a：我会寄一张便条给你。b：好，我们一收到会立刻打包。 (136)
a: does this whole order go to the same place?
b: no, half of it is for our wheaten plant.
a: then were going to have to shop it in different lots.
b: yes, thats right.
a：这一整批的货都是送往相同的地方吗？b：不，有一半要送到我们的惠顿厂。
a：那我们是要分开送了。b：对的。 (137)
a: we have a problem.b: what is it?
a: our last order arrived damaged becauseof the packaging.
b: i see,ill look into it for you.
a：出问题了。b：什么呢？
a：上次叫的货因为包装太差送到后都损毁了。b：哦！这件事我会查明的。(138)
a: there was some confusion about our last shipment.
b: why ?what happened.
a: the order number wasnt anywhere on any of the boxes.
b: ill see that doesnt happen again.
a：上一批货把我们搞得迷迷糊糊。b：为什么？怎么啦？
a：所有的条子都没打上订货号码啊！b：我会注意以后不会再发生那样的事。 (139)
a: when could you make a delivery?b: is this a rush order?
a: kind of.b: well get it right out for you.
a：你们什么时候可以交货啊？b：这批货急吗？
a：有一点。b：我们马上就出货。 (140)
a: im calling to see what happened to our last order.
b: that is scheduled for shipment the day after tomorrow。
a: good, we need it.b: it will be there.
a：我打电话来是想知道上次订的货怎么样啦？
b：预定后天就可装船了。
a：好，我们等着要这批货。b：没问题，会送到的。 (141)
a: what seems to be the delay in shipping?
b: were having trouble arranging for a carrier.
a: we really need that material,you know.
b: yes, well have it out just as soon as we can.
a：你们出货延迟了，是什么原故呢？b：因为货运公司的安排有问题。
a：你知道，我们急着需要那批材料。b：是的，我们会尽快出货。 (142)
a: could we send this out to you right now
b: we dont need it until next month.

金戈银电

货运篇

a: were about ready to ship your order.
b: we need this order packed in a special way.
a: we know it is fragile.
b: yes.please be careful when you send it out.
a：你们的货我们差不多准备在发送了。b：这次的货需要特别的包装。
a：我们知道它容易破碎。
b：是的，出货时请小心些。 (132)a: were getting the order out now.
b: did you get our packing specifications?
a: yes, im looking at them right now.
b: good.take care with the order, will you?
a：我们现在要出货了b：你收到我们的装箱说明书了吗？
a：收到了，现在正在看。b：很好，那就麻烦你们多操心了。 (133)
a: have you seen our new packing specifications?b: yes, i have.
a: well need all our orders packed that way from now on.
b: we can handle that for you with no problem.
a：你看过我们新的包装指示了没有？b：有，看过了
a：今后我们所有的货都要照样包装。b：没问题，我们会照你的指定的方式去做。(134)
a: do you think you can follow our specifications for packing?
b: they will add a couple of days to our shipping date.
a: were prepared for that.
b: then we can do it for you.
a：就照我们的指定方式装箱，没问题吧。b：那要多个二、的三天才能出货哦。
a：我们已有准备了。b：那就照你的意思做。 (135)
a: we need our order separated into three different boxes.
b: how do you want it separated?
a: ill send you a note about that.
b: good,well pack up the order as soon as we get the not.
a：我们订的货需要分装三箱。b：怎么分呢。
a：我会寄一张便条给你。b：好，我们一收到会立刻打包。 (136)
a: does this whole order go to the same place?
b: no, half of it is for our wheaten plant.
a: then were going to have to shop it in different lots.
b: yes, thats right.
a：这一整批的货都是送往相同的地方吗？b：不，有一半要送到我们的惠顿厂。
a：那我们是要分开送了。b：对的。 (137)
a: we have a problem.b: what is it?
a: our last order arrived damaged becauseof the packaging.
b: i see,ill look into it for you.
a：出问题了。b：什么呢？
a：上次叫的货因为包装太差送到后都损毁了。b：哦！这件事我会查明的。(138)
a: there was some confusion about our last shipment.
b: why ?what happened.
a: the order number wasnt anywhere on any of the boxes.
b: ill see that doesnt happen again.
a：上一批货把我们搞得迷迷糊糊。b：为什么？怎么啦？
a：所有的条子都没打上订货号码啊！b：我会注意以后不会再发生那样的事。 (139)
a: when could you make a delivery?b: is this a rush order?
a: kind of.b: well get it right out for you.
a：你们什么时候可以交货啊？b：这批货急吗？
a：有一点。b：我们马上就出货。 (140)
a: im calling to see what happened to our last order.
b: that is scheduled for shipment the day after tomorrow。
a: good, we need it.b: it will be there.
a：我打电话来是想知道上次订的货怎么样啦？
b：预定后天就可装船了。
a：好，我们等着要这批货。b：没问题，会送到的。 (141)
a: what seems to be the delay in shipping?
b: were having trouble arranging for a carrier.
a: we really need that material,you know.
b: yes, well have it out just as soon as we can.
a：你们出货延迟了，是什么原故呢？b：因为货运公司的安排有问题。
a：你知道，我们急着需要那批材料。b：是的，我们会尽快出货。 (142)
a: could we send this out to you right now
b: we dont need it until next month.
a: it is all ready to go.
b: we dont have space in the warehouse for it.
a：现在就出货可以吗？b：我们要到下个月才用得着。
a：货已经准备好等着出了。b：我们仓库没有空位了。 (143)
a: were having trouble meeting your shipping schedule.
b: how late do you plan to be?
a: about a month.
b: im not sure that we can wait that long.
a：要如期出货，我们有问题。b：你们预计延迟多久？
a：大概一个月。b：我不知道我们是否能够等那么久。 (144)
a: can you change the shipping date on out order?
b: do you want to make it earlier or later?
a: later, by about two weeks.
b: ill tell the shipping superintendent about it for you.
a：你能不能改一下我们的出货日期？b：要提早还是延迟呢？
a：延迟，大概二个星期。b：我会把这事告诉出货组长。 (145)
a: it would be easier for us if you would ship next month.
b: that is our peak season.
a: will it cause a delay?
b: we could guarantee delivery better if you would take it now.
a：如果能在下个月出货的话我们会轻松一些。b：下个月是我们的旺季。
a：会耽搁出货吗？b：如果现在交货我们较能保证如期交到。 (146)
a: how would you like this order shipped? b: send it the fastest possible way.
a: that might cost a little more.b: thats ok.we really need the material.
a：这批货您要怎么运送？b：用最快的方式。
a：那样恐怕要多花点钱。b：没关系，我们急着要这些原料。 (147)
a: how fast could we have this order?b: in five working days,if we ship by air.
a: maybe we had better do that.b: well get it right out.
a：这批货多快可以交给我们？b：如果空运的话，五个工作天内可以到。
a：看来就这么办吧。b：我们马上就出货。 (148)
a: are you going to ship this by air?b: that costs quite bit more.
a: how much more?b: ill check the rates and call you back.
a：这批货你要用空运的吗？b：那要多花好多钱。
a：多多少。b：我来查一下价目再给你回电。 (149)
a: please make sure you mark the shipment for careful handling.
b: yes, well do that for you.
a: warn the trucking company to take it easy.
b: i certainly will.
a：请不要忘了在货物上标明“小心搬运”。b：好的，我们会的。
a：吩咐卡车运输公司要小心啊。b：一定的。 (150)
a: we need our order number on the outside of each box.
b: that will be no problem.
a: it makes it easier for us when we get the order on the dock.
b: ill take care of it for you.
a：我们需要每只箱子的外观都打上订购号码。b：没问题的。  
a：这样我们在码头提货时比较方便。b：这事我会注意的。 (151)
a: wed like you to change shippers for the next order.
b: was there a problem.
a: there was a lot of damage in transit.
b: well find someone else for you.
a：下次的货我们希望换一家运输公司。b：出了什么问题吗？
a：很多货在运送途中损坏了。b：我们会为你另找一家。 (152)
a: well have to cancel if we dont get that order soon.
b: its already in transit.
a: good, weve been waiting a long time.
b: youll have it tomorrow at the latest.
a：如果不能很快拿到货，我们只有取消啦。b：已经在运输中了。
a：好，我们已经等好久啦。b：最晚明天就能拿到了

金戈银电

收款篇

a: do you know out terms?b: no what are they?
a: 2% for prompt payment net in thirty days.
b: that will be fine with us.
a：你知道我们的付款方式吗？b：不知道。什么呢？
a：立即付款的话可以有九八扣，三十天内付款需付全额。b：没问题。(154)
a: are you planning to pay in cash?b: yes thats right.
a: in that case we can offer you a discount.b: good im glad to heat it.
a：你要付现吗？b：是的。
a：这样的话，可以给你折扣。b：哦，不错嘛！ (155)
a: what are your payment terms?b: do you have an account with us?
a: no, we dontb: in that case wed like cash on receipt of invoice.
a：你们的付款方式如何？b：你在我们公司有没有记帐户头？
a：没有。b：这样的话，您在收到帐单时请付现。 (156)
a: how can we set up an account with you?
b: is this your first order?
a: yes thats right.b: pay cash for this one and then well see what we can do.
a：如何才能跟你们设立记帐户头呢？b：您这是第一次订货吧？
a：是的。b：这次就请付现金，以后我们再看看。(157)
a: were going to pay by check.
b: will you please have the check certified?
a: if you think it is necessary.b: its just our policy.
a：我们要开票付款。b：那么请开保付支票好吗？
a：如果你认为有这必要的话。b：这只是公司的政策。 (158)
a: we cant let you have any more material.b: why not?
a: your account is way past due.
b: but we need just a little more time.
a： we cant ship anymore until we get payment.
a：我们不能再供给你原料了。b：为什么？
a：你的户头过期未付太久了。b：请再多给我们一点点时间。
a：除非收到你的付款，否则我们无法再出货给你。 (159)
a: were going to have to put your account on c.o.d..
b: oh no dont do that.
a: im sorry, but i dont really have much choice.
b: well pay up as soon as we can.
a：今后我们不得不将您的户头改为c.o.d.。b：哦，不。请不要这样。
a：对不起，我实在没有什么选择余地。b：我们会尽快付清的。 (160)
a: if you put on c.o.d., well have to go elsewhere.
b: theres nothing much i can do.
a: im sorry you feel that way.
b: i dont like this either.
a：如果你要c.o.d.的话，我们只有找别家公司。b：这事情我无能为力。
a：你这么说，太令人遗憾了。b：我也不高兴这么做啊。

当当

谢谢...一天重复说一遍..

开心

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洛凌

好难哦~~~~~~~看得都头痛~~~看来这辈子我是没希望了

开心

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洛凌 发表于 2007-2-15 11:47
好难哦~~~~~~~看得都头痛~~~看来这辈子我是没希望了

洛凌负责新日铁，jfe～

洛凌

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开心 发表于 2007-2-15 11:58
洛凌负责新日铁，jfe～

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