外貿函電寫作三個例子
The first one:
20 May 2007
Kee & Co., Ltd
34 Regent Street London, UK
Dear Sirs:
Thank you for your letter of 20 May requesting earlier delivery of goods under your purchase contract no. 954.
We have contacted the shipping company and regret to tell you that we areunable to comply with your request. We have been informed that there is no available space on ships sailing from here to your port before 5 April.
We are very sorry that we are unable to advance shipment. We will, however, do everything possible to ensure that the goods are shipped within the contracted time.
Yours faithfully,
Tony Smith
Chief Seller
The second one:
20 May 2005
Kee & Co., Ltd
34 Regent Street
London, UK
Dear Sirs:
Thank you for your letter of 20 May regarding your order no.645.
We are sorry to learn that there was a mix-up in your order. We are now sending the consignment to you by airfreight. It should be with you within a week.
The necessary documentation will be sent under separate cover.
Please hold the goods which were wrongly shipped for collection.
We offer our sincere apologies for the delay. Should you have any further problems, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
Yours faithfully,
Tony Smith
Chief Seller
The third one:
85 Victory Street, Manila
The Philippiness
Tel： 63-2-68000 Fax： 63-2-580001
13 June 200#
Mr. Li Mingyang
Export Manager
Unitech M & T Co. Ltd
963 Tianmu Road, 14th Floor
Shanghai 200070
China
Dear Mr. Li：
Our order No.3979： 50 Electric Drills
As it is now more than two months since we opened a letter of credit in your favor, We should like to know exactly when you could arrange shipment of the goods. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.
Sincerely.
Marco Fillmore
Managing Director
重難點詞分析
purchase:
vt.
1. 買,購買
He purchased this stamp at an auction.
他在拍賣會中購得這枚郵票。
2. 贏得,獲得,努力取得
We treasure this dearly purchased victory.
我們珍惜這次以慘重的代價換來的勝利。
3. 用起重裝置舉起(或移動)
n.
1. 買,購買[U][C]
He worked all summer to save money for the purchase of a piano.
他工作了一整個夏天,為的是存錢買架鋼琴。
2. 所購之物[C]
He filled the car with his purchases.
他把買的東西裝滿車子。
3. 緊抓,緊系
He got a purchase on a branch until we came to his rescue.
他緊緊抓住一根樹枝直到我們把他救下來。
4. (地產的)年租,年收益
5. 起重裝置
consignment:
n.
1. 委托;交付;運送[U]
2. 托付物;托賣品;遞運的;委托貨物[C]
airfreight:
n.
1. 貨物空運(費)
prompt:
a.
1. 敏捷的,及時的,迅速的[(+in)][+to-v]
He is prompt in paying his rent.
他付房租從不拖延。
The drowning child was saved by Dick’s prompt action.
迪克的及時行動救了那個溺水的孩子。
2. 【商】(付款)實時的,即期的;(貨物)當場交的
ad.
1. 準時地;正(指時間)
They started at 7 o’clock prompt.
他們在七點鐘準時出發。
vt.
1. 促使;激勵;慫恿[O2]
He was prompted by patriotism.
他為愛國心所激勵。
2. 引起,激起
His curiosity prompted him to ask questions.
他的好奇心驅使他提問。
3. 提示;給(演員等)提詞
She needed to be prompted three times.
她要別人提示三次。
vi.
1. 提示;提詞
n.
1. 催促;提醒
2. 【商】付款期限
3. 提示;提示臺詞[C]
He had to be given a prompt.
他不得不要人提詞。
