A

A

A number of ......

An average of....

A total of

A great many

the number of The average of , the total of .

A number of buyers have placed orders with us for this article

The number of buyers has increased quickly.

An amount of ,a great deal of ,plenty of

A lot of

That will save you z lot of trouble

You made a lot of mistakes.

Abide

1)vi.abide by

We assure you that we will abide by all the rules and regulations.

2)vt. can

We cannot abide your breach of contract.

.

Abide by

One of our guiding principles in doing business is to abide by contracts and keep good faith

Acceptable adj.

Your offer is not acceptable.

The quality is acceptable, but the time of shipment is not.

July shipment is acceptable to our customer.

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Acceptance n.

1)

We strongly recommend acceptance for our stocks are running low

2)

The design has met with favourable acceptance in many countries

3)

The items of the verification and acceptance test are as follows

4)

Kindly send us 2 Bills of Lading by separate posts, together with your draft at 30days for acceptance

30

According to prep.

According to what the buyer says, the price will go down further.

According to information received, there are more buyers than sellers.

Accommodate v.

1

W e will try our accommodate you

We regret we cannot accommodate you in this respect

2

The port is deep enough to accommodate ships 2530 feet .

2530

3

Many foreign are now ready to accommodate China with longcredits

4

1

14 fourteen pounds (pound )

37 p:thirtyseven pence or p [pi:] ,()p One penny ,two pence pence

7861 seventy eight(pounds),sixtyone (pence)(7861 p)

We bought two thousand pounds worth (or value) of tobacco (of tobacco of two thousand value)

2000

This machine runs there hundred pounds and up ,the best one may go as far as a thousand,

300

2

24138 two hundred fortyone dollars ( dollars,)

83eightythree cents (cent, )

24138 two hundred fortyone (dollars) eightythree (cent)(24138)

1/2 dollar: half a dollar()a half dollar()a half a dollar()

There fives :three fivedollar bills (or notes)

Four quarters, three dimes ,six nickels and seven pennies: four 25cent pieces, three10cent pieces ,six 5cent pieces and seven pennies; one dollar and sixtyseven altogether

I can buy it for only 6080cents

6080

The price may be 15,20 or 25 dollars

1520025

I owe you three thousand dollars()

3000

Last month I opened a checking account at a bank . My account number is 8710435,I made a deposit for 865 ;that is 200 in bills (or currency),660 in checks ,5 in coins ,Five days late I made a withdrawal for 425.28 I made out the required check ,writing this amount both in figures and words.(1871043586520066045228

Accommodation n.

We extend to you this accommodation in view of our friendly relations

Accompany vt.

an accompanying letter

be accompanied by

We are sending you a price list accompanied by a copy of our illustrated catalogue for your reference

1

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty

The credit is available by beneficiarys drafts, drawn on us, in duplicate, without recourse, at sight, for 100% of the invoice value, and accompanied by the following shipping documents marked with numbers:

100%

According as

According as he gives a favourable answer, you can plan to see him.

Account

1)n.

We keep an account with the Bank of China in Beijing .

a. for account of

We hereby issue an irrevocable L/C in your favour for account of China Trading Co. ,Shanghai .

b.(to be ) for sbs account ,for the account of sb.

The arbitration fees shall be for the account of the losing party .

c. on account of

On account of lack of direct steamer ,please allow transhipment in your L/C.

On account of difference in taste ,your designs do not suit this market .

d.to takeinto account

You should take into account not only the price but also the quality .

e. on ones own account

We buy this commodity for a friend of ours ,not on our own account .

f. not on any account

Not on any account shall the safe be opened without my express orders.

Auditing of account

Capital account

Common account

Keeping current account

Running account

Sales for account

Accountancy

Accountancy firm

Accountancy law

Accountancy section

Accountancy service

Accountant

Certified public accountant

Chartered accountant

General accountant

Accounting

Accounting period

Economic accounting

Managerial accounting

Management accounting

2)v.for

a.

It is impossible for us to account for the delay .

b.

Oil exports account for 30% of the total export bill .

30%.

Acquaint

v.

a) acquaint sb with /of sth

acquaint sb that

you will have to acquaint us with the details.

b) be/ get acquainted with

we are well acquainted with the market condition in Japan.

Act as ph.v.

We thank you for your letter of Feb.5,in order to which you offer to act as our agents for the sales of our products in your city.

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The general trading companies often act as intermediaries between banks and manufacturing and retail concerns.

Act on (or: upon )ph.v

Acting on your recommendation, we have decided to place a trial order .

The buyers ware acting on (or: upon) our advice.

Adhere

v. to

We always adhere to our commitments.

Avail oneself of

We avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our thanks to you for us a 5% commission.]

Advisable a.

It is advisable that shipment (should) be made in August

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We find it advisable for you to pack the goods in wooden cased.

We think it advisable that you ship the goods at early date.

Aforesaid adj.

aforementioned above - mentioned above - said aforesaid afore - mentioned

The restriction provided for in this paragraph shall apply only to the customers named in the aforesaid list.

AAA herby grants to ZZZ a license under the Letters Patent aforesaid.

Agent

1)n.

We owe your name to ABC Company, through whom we have learned that you are seeking an agent here.

ABC

If you would appoint us as your agent, we could give you a reasonable guarantee to sell US 100 000 a month. because yours is a line we can handle well.

The exporter may employ an agent living in the buyer's country to push the sales of his products.

2agency n.

agent a person authorized expressly or impliedly to transact business for another, called the Principal,agency business , place of business of an agent,

agency agreement

agency commission

sole agency(or: exclusive agency)

The company has agencies in all parts of Africa.

Your application for sole agency for a period of one year is now under our careful consideration.

The volume of business done does not warrant entrusting you will exclusive agency at present.

Agent

agent an litern

agent middleman

agent service

buying agent(purchasing agent)

chartering agent

forwarding agent

press agency

non-exclusive agent

selling agent

ships agent

the del credere agent

the agent carrying stock

the agent of necessary

agency n.

advertising agency

agency agreement(s)

agency commission

a government agency

Economic Planning Agency

law enforcement agency

We have decided to entrust your with the sole agency for our embroideries in Sweden for a period of one year.

Petrol T fisi is a state agency dealing in oil

In Agreement with

The stipulations in the L/C are not in agreement with the contract .

Agreement n.

Come to an agreement

Reach an agreement

The duration of this agreement is one year.

We are glad that, though exchange of letter, we have come to an agreement.

Agree v.

that

As agreed, we are drawing on you at 30 days D/P.

30

Our client has agreed to extend the L/C.

We agreed that we will give you an increase in commission

Agree with ph .v

We agree with you on this point.

Agree to ph .v

We agree we cannot agree to your terms.

Agree on (or: upon) ph .v.

L/C terms were agreed on (or: upon)

Agree in ph .v.

There is one point in the contract in which we do not agree.

Agreeable adj .

We are agreeable to you suggestion

The designs are agreeable to the taste of the market

Agreed adj.

The goods are not up to the agreed specifications and quality

Agreement

agreement contract

agreement contract

1

2

3

Airmail

1n.

Samples were sent by airmail last week.

2vt.

Samples were airmail last week.

3adj.

We have duly received your airmail samples.

4adv.

Samples were sent airmail last week.

Allow vt.

1)

Please allow me to carry your bags.

Please amend your L/C No.456 to read partial shipments and transhipment are not allowed.

456

2)

If you can allow us a commission of 5%,we will do our best to push the sales fo your product.

5%

3)

We can allow 5 percent for cash payment .

This is a fine piece of material, but you have to allow ont tenth for shrinkage.

10%

Amend v. as

Please amend the credit as allowing transhipment

Please amend the amount of the L/C to read 2% more or less

2%

The amount of the L/C has been amended as 5850

5850

Amendment n.

The wording of the agreement calls for amendment.

Please rush the amendment to the L/C.

We enclose amendment advice of L/C No.50

50

Amount to...v.

The weight amounts to the 78 000 lbs.

78 000

Your reply amounts to refusal of our request.

Your reply amounts to refusing our request.

Anticipate v.

1).,that

We anticipate your acceptance.

We anticipate receiving your early reply.

We anticipate that fresh supplies will arrive next month.

2) anticipate

We cannot anticipate shipment by any length of time.

3) anticipation n.

Buyers (Sellers) are holding off in anticipation of lower (higher) prices.

We thank you in anticipation.

Appeal v.

1) to

We trust this new product of ours will appeal to your market.

2) peal to sb to do sth.

They appealed to the public to help the distressed children.

Appear v.

As the case is in good shape and does not appear to have tampered with ,we surmise that you must have shortshipped.

Your price does not appear to be reasonable, as the prices we received

From sellers in other directions are 3% lower.

3%

Appoint vt.

appoint sb for a post

We have appointed an agent for your china ornaments in your city.

We have appointed ABC Co. our agent for china ornaments in your city.

ABC

Appreciate

1)

The price has appreciated.

2

You immediate attention will be appreciated.

We shall appreciate it if you will make us a firm offer for 50 tons.

50

we shall appreciate it if you will

please

1

We appreciate your difficulty in coping with competition.

We fully appreciate your anxiety that the shipment should be made as soon as possible.

appreciableappreciative

Appreciableappreciative

there is no appreciable difference between them.

We are appreciative of your close co-operation.

.

Approach

1) vt.

a.

We shall approach the department concerned on this matter.

One of our clients approaches us with an order for 100 tons White Sugar.

100

b.

As the manufacture of your order is approaching completion, you are requested to open your L/C without any further delay.

Approval n.

We believe that quality will meet with your approval of sample

.

The goods were bought subject to approval of sample

.

Your suggestion has our approval .

Arbitration n.

arbitration clause

voluntary arbitration

arbitration committee

submit a matter to arbitration

compulsory arbitration

settle by arbitration

We wish to submit the case for arbitration and to abide by its decision.

arbitrate v.

arbitrate between two parties

The two parties agreed to arbitrate their dispute.

arbitrator n.

If negotiations are deadlocked, an arbitrator must be called in.

Arrangement n.

We believe such an arrangement will conduce to the development of our business.

As soon as your L/C arrives, we will make arrangements to ship the goods .

Arrange v.

We have already arranged shipping space.

We will arrange to have the L/C opened as early as possible.

Arrangement n.

1)

As soon as your L/C arrives, we will make arrangements to ship the goods.

2)

We have reached an arrangement with them.

We have to come to an arrangement with you on the question of agency.

As a rule=usually

As a rule, we require commercial invoice in quadruplicate.

As a rule, commission is allowed to agent only

Assay

1)v.

This ore assays high in iron.

This ore assays 2% of silver.

2%

2)n.

Assay certificate

Cross assay

Assistance n.

to give/render/extend assistance to sb.

to come to sb's assistance

to be of assistance to be

Assuming that

Assuming that you are still in the market for the class of goods we handle,we would be grateful if you would inform us of the intentions and purposes of your recent sales.

Attribute to

We cannot agree to your attributing the damage to rough handling in transit.

At the get - acquainted stage

As we are only at the get-acquainted stage, we have no intention of considering exclusive sales in your market for the time being.

At ones disposal.

We put the business at the exclusive agents disposal in Japan

We will try every means at our disposal to promote the business relations between our two countries.

At ones earliest convenience

Please send us some descriptive literature at your earliest convenience.

For convenience sake we will deduct these charges from the commission payable to you .

Authority n. for

competent authorities

custom authorities

exchange control authorities

government authorities

licensing authorities

money authorities

port authorities

Are we to understand that we have authority to do the best possible?

Please give us authority to settle the matter as we see fit

He has the authority of his home office for immediate(on the stop ) decision

The buyer has already applied to the authoyity concerned for import licence

Available

adj.

We will ship by the first steamer available(the first available steamer) next month.

This is the only stock available (the only available stock)

Our terms are L/C available by draft at sight.

Avoid v.

In future, you must avoid a similar incident.

We wish to avoid putting you to extra expenses.

.Aware adj

1) of that

We are aware of the change in the market.

We are aware that the market has changed.

2) how, what, where, why, of

We are not aware ( of ) how they did it.

We are not aware ( of ) what has taken place.

We arte not aware ( of ) why you have not opened the L/C.

3) aware very well, fully.

We are well ( fully ) aware of its importance.

B

Bankruptcy n.

bankruptcy law

bankruptcy proceedings

There are ten bankruptcies in the city last year.

As a result of the bankruptcy of this factory, hundreds of workers have become charges on the public.

Bear vt.

1

You will have to bear the responsibility.

Extra expenses are to bear the shipping mark.

2)

Our product bears teats.

3

Our product bears tests.

Bed-sheets

colour- checked bed sheets

colour-checked printed bed sheets

colour-striped bed sheets

colourful striped bath towels

colourful striped face towels

Be mean for

These materials were meant for you.

Bid

1) vt.

We do not think buyers will bid a higher price.

Last week we bid RMB per ton for Green Tea. Now we can do a little better.

They have bid us $ 1.8 lower than you do.

1.8

One minute before the auctioneer struck his hammer, a Chinses firm bid $ 35 for your product.

35

2) vi.

We hope you will bid for this article if you have interest in it.

We are sorry to say that you are bidding higher than Japanese manufacturers.

Is nobody else going to bid?

There were two firms bidding against each other on the new project.

The firm decided to bid on the pipeline.

3) n.

We will try to get a bid from the buyers.

Will no one make a higher bid?

bid bond

bid deadline

bid documents

bid guarantee

award of bid

call for bids

closed bid

invitation to bid

invite bid

lose a bid

open bid

public bid

sealed bid

submit bid

win a bid

acceptance of the bid

bidentertain, get, invite, make, open, reject, send in, submit, put in, withdraw, write

. bid bid bade bidden

tender

invitation to bid = invitation to tender

invitation for bid = invitation for tender

to invite bid = to invite tender

to call for bid = to call for tender

Binding adj.

The decision made by the arbitration organization shall be taken as final and binding upon both parties.

Bookings n.

Owing to heavy bookings, we cannot accept fresh orders at present.

booking n.

By-byeprep()

By-law

By-product

By-work

By joint efforts

Through (by) joint (mutual or collective) efforts.

By separate post under separate cover, by separate mail.

Under cover herewith

We are mailing you, under separate cover, photographs of the offered goods.

We have received, under cover, a detailed price list of light industrial goods available for export.

We are sending you catalogues under separate cover . = We are sending you catalogues by separate mail.

We are sending you under cover a copy of our price list . = We are enclosing a copy of our price list.

We are enclosing ( herewith ) a price list of the knitwear.

Bona fide n. adj.

a bona fide agreement

bona fide holder

As a general rule, a loss shall not be deductible, unless the sale is complete and bona fide.

The lowest bona fide bid received from a qualified bidder shall be awarded.

A full- time bona fide employee shall work solely for the Company.

Bridge the gap

Bridge over the gap

Close the gap

It needs mutual efforts to bridge the gap.

We have done our best to bridge the gap.

We have shown maximum flexibility in order to bridge the wide gap existing between the two sides.

C

Call Bridge the gap n.

1)call

For this steamer, Liverpool is not a port of call

There is no call for us to adjust the price

This steamer will call at your port

2)call for

The wording of the agreement calls for some revision

The L/C calls for shipment by direct steamer

3call on

Our representative will call on you while in Tianjing

We have to call on you to make a speedy decision

Call of

Let us call off the trip.

We felt that t any moment the manager would call the deal off.

Please call your dog off.

Can not help can not but, can not help but

The price you quoted is so high that we can not help canceling this transaction.

As the goods are not identical with the L/C, we cannot help lodging a claim against you .

Canvass v.

canvass canvas

canvas n.

a canvas bag

Turner's canvases

Many shipping companies find it difficult to canvass for freight at this time of year.

Please canvass your market for orders.

The Captioned garments

1) caption

captioned adj.

We are pleased to advise you that the captioned goods were shipped yesterday per s. s..

2)caption n.

We have read your letter of the 8th inst. under the caption of Order No.25.

825

We have noted your letter of August 5 under the above caption.

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Catalogue = catalog

Cash against Documents

Cash against Delivery

Cash against Shipping Documents

cash position

Cash sales

cash mark

cash in

U.S executives cashed in some $4 billion worth of stock options last year, in contrast to $2.1billion in 1991

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Cash in on

He cashed in on his real estate investments

Mr. Brown cashed in on peoples great interest in camping and sold three

Hundred tents

300

Certify v.

certify, attest, witness vouch

certify

attest 12

witness

vouch for

The accounts were certified(as)correct.

This is to certify that

While reimbursing, the negotiating bank is required to certify that all the credit terms have been duly complied with.

I can attest to the absolute truth of his statement.

The expert attested to the genuineness of the document.

Heavy enquires are a witness to the popularity of our product.

This gift witnesses to his generosity.

I am ready to vouch for his ability to pay.

Check. V

Check up (check up on)

Please check up the figures.

We will check up on our stocks and see whether we can offer you anything.

Check with =tally with

Your accounts of sales not check with our account.

Check in

Passengers are requested to check in at the airport at least one hour before the plane takes off.

What do you check in? Just these two wooden cases.

Check out

Im ready to check out from the hotel.

The engine has checked out.

Claim

1.) vt.

a.

Only the holder of the B/L may claim to the owner of the shipment.

Our customer claims 8p reduction per 1b on the 85bales of Goathir shipped by M/YStar.

858

We have to claim from you $400 on this shipment for promoting the sales of your product.

400

2)vi.

Buyers have lodged a claim on this shipment for RMB150 for (on account of) short weight.

3)n.

To lodge /file/enter /make/raise/put in a claim against /with on a certain shipment for a certain reason for amount of money.....

Buyers have lodged a claim on this shipment for RMB 1500for (on account of) short weight.

1500

We have already raised a claim against the insurance company for $310 for damage in transit.

310

Our claim on your L/C No .84 has not been paid.

84

Classified catalogue

Descriptive catalogue

Illustrated catalogue

Catalogue of industrial products

Commencement n.

The Subcontractor , prior to the commencement of such changed work, shall submit promptly to the contractor written copies of the cost proposal.

US

Commence v.

Commence doing sth.

Commence to do sth.

The spring fair commence from May 1st.

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begin, start commence

Beginstart begin startcommence

Begin start

Beginend; startstop; commenceconclude

Now that you are all back, wed better start the work right away.

Returning office ,he began drawing up the contract.

The opening ceremony of the Fair will commence at 10a.m.tomorrow.

Communication n.

All communications are to be addressed to the Shipping Department.

Communicate v.

1) communicate with sb.

communicateto

please communicate this to your buyers.

Compare ....with

If you compare our products with theirs, you will agree that our price is not high at all.

As compared with rival marks, your product is better.

Compensation n.

Buyers claim a compensation of 120.

120

You will get ample compensation for your efforts.

Competitive adj.

Please cable us an offer at competitive price.

We believe our price is competitive enough to induce business.

Comply v.

We hope you will be able to comply with our request .

Buyers must comply with the terms of contract .

This offer does not comply with our requirements .

The shipping instructions must be complied with .

Comprise vt.

It is estimated that the Chinese fleet now comprises 680 deep sea vessels.

The arbitration commission comprises four arbitrators and an umpire.

Concession n.

a.

to make a concession to sb

It is impossible for us to make any further concession in our price .

b.

American oil concessions in Saudi Arabia .

Conclude v.

1)

We are glad to have concluded this transaction with you .

2)

Since we have received no reply from you ,we conclude that you have already your requirements .

Conclusion n.

I came to/reached the conclusion that we must do business with foreign countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit .

Conducive adj .to

Accumulation information is conducive to success in business.

We believe personal contact will be conducive to the promotion of better understanding.

Conduce v.to

Investigation will conduce to a better analysis of the business situation .

Confirm v.

We confirm your letter of 5th regarding Dried Egg Products .

5

We confirm having sold you 50 metric tons Bitter Apricot Kernels .

50

We confirm that we have sold you 50 metric tons Bitter Apricot Kernels .

Conform v.

to

It is necessary to conform the specifications to the requirements.

to withto

This does not conform to the contract.

The quality must conform to (or: with ) the sample.

conformity n.

in conformity with in conformity to

This is not in conformity with our arrangement.

In conformity with (or : to ) our desire to promote business, we have accepted your offer of 50 tons wool.

50

Considering

He has done very well, considering that he has no experience

Consolidation n.

mergermerger

consolidation by lease

consolidation by merger

consolidation by purchase

consolidation policy

Containerw

You may ship the Ivory Cavings in any suitable containers.

We have shipped the goods to Hong Kong hence to be transhipped onto s/sa container ship.

container bill of lading

container service

container-ship v.

shipping container

Convince vt.

Please try your best to convince your user that October shipment is the best we can do.

10

We are fully convince them that it is advisable to do so.

Co-opertate

It is important that we co-operate closely .

We hope you will cooperate with us promoting this new product .

Cope with

We have too many orders to cope with .

Please do your best to cope with the situation .

We hope you will see your way to adjust the price so as to enable us to cope with competition .

To market such a product at this end ,we have a number of difficulties to cope with .

Cope with deal with

Cope with

Deal with

Matters not provided for in this contract shall be dealt with in accordance with the Trade Agreement between the two countries .

Counter-signature ph.n.

Please return one copy completed with your counter-signature.

1

Countersign v.

When the Sales Contract has been signed by the seller, it will be countersigned by the buyer.

Contrary n.

on the contrary

Cash zinc closed $29 up on the week; cash lead, on the contrary, closed $5 down.

295

to be contrary

Unless you advise to the contrary we will continue selling this article at this price.

unless a written notice is given to the contrary

Count on (upon)ph v

You can count on their cooperation (their cooperating with you ).

They counted on imports to stimulate their economy.

Count

In case it exceeds this figure, the time will count pro rate.

Cover

1)a.

Our business activities cover a wide range of articles.

The rules cover all possible cases.

b.

they have to cover their short positions.

c.

3000 is even not sufficient to cover the advertising fees, to say nothing of the other expenses.

3000

We agree to cover all the losses you sustained.

d.

The goods are to be covered against All Risks.

2

We enclose our Sales Contract No.66 covering our shipment of 50 tons wool.

502

The Inspection Certificate covering this shipment states clearly that the goods were in sound condition when shipped.

We have shipped on board s.s. Daqing 2500 pairs of rubber shoes covered by your L/C No.335

3352500

Cover

1)n.()

insurance cover

We have arranged the necessary insurance cover.

Does your policy provide adequate cover against breakage?

2v.

insurance

We shall cover the goods against all risks.

We shall cover all risks and war risk for you.

Insurance is to be covered by the buyers.

This insurance policy covers us against breakage.

coverage n.

We want broader coverage to include some extraneous risks.

Coverable adj.

Please let us know the premium at which breakage is coverable by the insurers on your side.

Covering a.

The subject cargo will be ready for shipment in a few days and we are looking forward to your covering L/C.

Please let us have your price list covering your typewriters.

Customary adj.

It is customary here to ask for a consular invoice.

Custom

1) n.

a.

They say it is their custom to do so.

b.

We look forward to your continued custom.

custom of merchant

custom of trade

c.

the Customs = custom house

customs auction

customs authorities

customs area

customs barrier

customs broker

customs bond

customs clearance

customs charges

customs cover

customs detention

customs duties

customs declaration

customs entry

customs examination

customs formalities

customs invoice

customs officer

customs seal

customs tariff

customs union

2) a.

custom car

custom shoes

D

Date

1) n.

The date of shipment is August/September.

8/9

We confirm your cable of even(current) date.

Please reply at an early date.

We have sold you a total of 500 tons to date (up to date ).

The designs are out of date.

2) v.

The letter was dated (February 8) from ( at ) Alexandria.

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We have received your letter dated (of) July 13.(dated of )

2.for your information

For your information, the tendency of the leather market is still uncertain.

Dealer n.

They are among the leading dealers of this city in these products.

A foreign exchange dealer said that some temporary stability would be introduced to the market.

dealer in toilet articles

licensed dealer

petty dealer

small dealer

securities dealer

dealership

Deem v. that

We, therefore, deem it necessary to request you to amend your L/C to allow transhipment.

Our users deem that your price is on the high side.

Delay

1)a. vt

The ship was delayed by dad weather

b. vi.

As you have delayed opening Ls/C several times,we hope you will not delay again this time

2)n.

Excuse me for delay in answering your letter

This will cause a delay of about 15 days

15

Delete v.

The clause All expenses are for the beneficiaries' account should be deleted from the L/C.

With reference to your L/C No.4425,please delete the word longand insert metric before ton.

4425

Deliver vt.

All notices of the Maritime Arbition Commission to the parties shall be delivered by messengers ,registered mail or telegraph.

The quantity to be delivered next month not be less than 2000 tons.

2000

The document have already been delivered to the bank

Delivery n. delivery shipment June delivery = June shipment. take delivery make delivery shipment

We will take delivery of the goods as soon as they are released from the Customs.

When we made delivery to the buyers, they refused it on seeing the damaged condition.

actual (physical) delivery

forward delivery

near delivery

partial delivery

short delivery

Demand

1) n.for

There is little or no demand at present for this article.

There is large (strong) demand for these goods.

As the demand has become softer, interest is cooling off.

The goods are in large ( small, regular ) demand.

2) v.

The buyer demanded punctual shipment of 10000m.t..Phosphate Rock.

1

The buyer demands that seller should ship 10000m.t.Phosphate Rock within a week.

1

demandof.

The buyer demands of the seller to ship the goods within a week.

active demand

actual demand

articles in great demand

consumer demand

demand draft

demand deposit

demand for credit

demand loan

latent demand

overfull demand

payable on demand

total demand

Departure n.

It is a gross departure from promise

We can get the goods ready before the ships departure

The expected time of departure of 1032 flight is 10:45 a.m.

10321045

Which is the departure platform for the 8:10 train ?

810

Design n. v.

It is very important that the design of our ordered goods be exactly the same as that of the sample we sent you.

All particulars for designs, colours and sizes are given on the enclosed order form.

Dalian Advertising Company can design advertisements according to data given by customers.

Despatch=dispatch

1) n.

please do your best to hasten the dispatch of our Order No.65 because the goods are urgently needed.

65

Please act with dispatch.

2)v.

The furs ordered have been dispatch per (by) air freight.

We will do our best to dispatch the shipment.

Dispatch money has been paid according to the stipulated rate of per running day.

Dispatch moneylay days

Demurrage

despatch money

It is understood that all Charter Parties involved under this Contract shall stipulate that despatch money to be half the demurrage for all working time saved at loading port.

Discount

1) n.

The highest discount we can allow ( give, make, grant ) on this article is 10%.

The rate of discount in London is now 5%.

5%

at a discount ( AAD )

a.

Many articles are reported to be selling at a discount.

b.

Off-grade qualities are now at a discount.

c.

Your design being outdated, your product is at a discount in this district.

1) v.

Bills can be easily discounted in London.

We discount the information, which seems to be somewhat exaggerated.

If you can discount your price by 10%, we are ready to take 300 bales.

300

discount commission

Discrepancy n.

There are several discrepancies between your statement of account and our records.

There are some discrepancies between our two sides.

Discretion n.

As to what sort of advertisement is to be adopted, you may use at your own discretion.

If absolutely necessary, we will give you discretion of 2%.

at discretion

at the discretion of,atdiscretion

The examination and appraisal of evidence shall be performed by the Arbitration Tribunal at its discretion.

Dispute n.

in/under dispute

All disputes arising from the execution of, or in connection with this contract shall be settled amicably through friendly negotiation.

Dissolution n.

dissolution of legal entity

dissolution of juridical person

dissolution of partnership

Upon the dissolution of the partnership a full account of the assets and liabilities of the partnership shall be taken.

Upon dissolution, the equity interests of members and patrons shall be determined as provided in the bylaws.

Do better

If later on you can any chance to do better ,please let us know .

The price is the lowest possible ,we can not do better .

Do better

Do with ph .v

The businessman did not know what to do with himself in that case.

The whole lot is quite useless to our user. We would like to know what you want

us to do with the goods.

Draw v.

1

We have drawn a clean draft on you for the balance of 90 .

90

2

Samples were drawn from the bales at random .

3

The U.S. will draw $2bn from its entitlement at the International Monetary Fund .20

4)

We would draw your attention to the fact that the date of shipment is approaching , but your L/C has not reached us so far .

5)

How much does your ship draw ?

6)draw against

As a agreed ,we will draw on you at sight against your purchase of a sample lot .

7)

We can not agree to draw at 30 days D/A.

We can not agree to draw at 60 days D/P .

60

Draw up

We will draw up the contract for signature tomorrow.

We expect to have the Agency Agreement drawn up in a day or two.

Due adj

After due consideration, we have decided to grant your request

We trust the shipment will reach in due course.

2

The draft will fall due on May 20

520

3

The remittance is in payment of all commissions due to you up to the date

4

The steamer is due at 20:00

20

Fresh supplies is due to arrive early next month

5)overdue /past due

The shipment of 10tons Hemp is rapidly becoming overdue

10

Due to

1)

The ships delay was due to bad weather.

Dou to the postal strike the delivery of mails was delayed.

2)

The credit is due to you.

3)

Mr. Brown is due to speak at the meeting.

4

The amount which is due to us may be paid by cheque

Duplicate

1) v.

We have some stock left, and shall be able to meet your requirements if you wish to duplicate your last order.

We hope you can duplicate our order No.123 in duplicate.

189

2) adj.

duplicate documents

duplicate order

3) n.

We are sending you herewith our Sales Confirmation No.123 in duplicate.

123

E

Easy adj.

easy terms

Please make your offer as easy as possible.

The market has turned easy.

Effect

1) v.

Insurance is to be effected by the buyer .

We hope you will effect shipment at your earliest convenience .

We hope you will effect improvement in your packing.

Payment is to be effected by an irrevocable L/C .

2)n.

to come/go into effect

This agreement will come into effect as soon as it is signed .

in effect

These import regulations are still in effect .

This regulation will take effect beginning from May 1 .

5 1

to the effect that

We have received from our buyer a letter to the effect that he is still waitingfor the import licence .

We are enclosing our proforma invoice in triplicate to the effect that you may apply for the import licence .

to bring/carry/put sth. into/to effect

to bring a plan into effect

Eligible adj.

The bill approved by a U.S. Senate agriculture subcommittee would make China eligible for purchase credits of up to three years.

Eliminate V.

It is necessary to eliminate foreign matters from the oil seeds.

Embarrass v.

Buyer was embarrassed by lack of money

We have no wish to embarrass you in the transaction.

Enclose

v.

we are enclosing (herewith) our commercial invoice in duplicate.

Please refer to the price list enclosed in (herewith) our letters of August 5.

85

enclosed

Enclosed are two copies of our price list.

enclosed

Enclosed please find a copy of our price list.(please find enclosed a copy of our price list)

Enclosed please find

enclosed

We believe you will find the enclosed interesting.

Enclosure n. Encl.Enc.

We have received your letter of May 5 along with two enclosures.

55

Endorse v.

Bills of lading are to be written to order and blank endorsed.

Please cable us as soon as your application for import licence has been endorsed.

(##########################################)

The quality of this product has been widely endorsed.

Endorsement

1)n.

endorsement in blank

endorsement in full

Our products have met with wide endorsement.

We are sending you herewith the requested endorsement to the policy.

Entertain v.

1)

We are too heavily committed to be able to entertain fresh orders .

2

We shall be glad to entertain any constructive suggestion you may make .

Entrust vt. with to

If you could guarantee a minimum yearly turner of 50 000,we would be prepared to entrust you with exclusive agency.

5

We have entrusted the matter to our representative, who will have a discussion with you.

Equivalent

1)n.

350 is equivalent of DM at the current rate of convening

350**

Metric tonis the equivalent of the French World tonne

tonne

2)a . .

One US dollar is equivalent to RME $**at the current exchange rate.

1**

)conversion rate(rate of conversion),:cross rate

Esablishment n..

Application has been made to the bank for the .esablishment of L/C

This year is the 40th anniversary of the esablishment of our firm

40

We are pleased to have done some business with you since the esablishment of our business relations

,

Established adj.

The said company is a long established firm in this country

Established fact

Established principles of international law.

It is established beyond controversy that the shipping company is responsible for the damage of the goods in transit.

Established customs are difficult to change.

It is our established policy to trade with the people of all countries in the world on the basis of equality and mutual benefit

Establish v. ,,

We shall be glad to establish business relations with you

The relevant L/C has already been established

We admit that you deserve some credit for establishing this brand in your market

open an L/C,

establish an L/C,issue an L/C

Letter of credit will be opened (established) in a few day

We have arranged with our bankers to issue an L/C in your favour

Estimated time of arrival

estimated time of departure

Examine. V.

1)

The goods were carefully examined before shipment.

2)

The issuing bank shall, have a reasonable time to examine the documents.

examine, inspect, scrutinize, audit check

examine

inspect

scrutinize

audit

check

On close inspection, it was found out to be a forgery.

The jeweler scrutinized the diamond of flaws.

Each bank is audited annually by a certified public accountant.

Youd better send your accountant to check the statement.

Exceed v.

The amount exceeds RMB 200 000.

20

The quantity required will probably exceed 6 000 tons.

6 000

Exceptional adj.

Please understand that this is an exceptional treatment .

This is an exceptional offer .

This is an exceptional case .

Exception n.

To make an exception of

It is our practice to require sight L/C .We cannot make an exception of this transaction .

With the exception

All the items listed are of interest to us with the exception of Items 3 and 5 .

Without exception

All the three orders without exception must be shipped in May .

5

Exclusive adj.(inclusive )

exclusive agency

exclusive agent

exclusive distribution

exclusive economic zone

exclusive offer

exclusive right

exclusive sales

exclusive sale agreement

exclusive selling agency

The above price is exclusive of your commission.

exclusivity n.

This article is under the exclusivity of ABC company in your district.

ABC

Expect v+.

We expected your reply last week ,but it failed to appear.

We expect to be able to make an offer next week.

We expect (that) the new crop will soon be available.

This is not to be expected.

It is expected that buyers re-enter the marker very soon.

We expect you to give this matter your immediate attention.

We expect you to re-consider your decision.

Except(ing)

Everything at home is fine except that we miss you so much.

Expiration

The shipment must arrive before the expiration of the licence.

expiry date=expiration date

The date of expiry(expiry date) of the credit is November 30.

1130

Expire vi.

The L/C expires on November 30.

1130

Export

1) n. ()

we handle the export of metals.

What are the chief exports of Canada?

2v.

We export a large quantity of textiles now.

3exporter n.

They are leading exporters of electric goods.

Exportation n. export

we are engaged in the exportation of chemicals.

export

Amount of exports

Export control

Export declaration

Export drawback

Export dumping

Export document

Export entry

Export licence

Export-oriented economy

Export quota

Export volume

Export restitution

Ex prep

The goods ex s.s. Wuxi have been reinspected.

The price is 150 per ton ex warehouse London.

150

experby

We find the goods shipped ex s.s. Manchester satisfactory.

We advise having shipped contract No.2567 per s.s. Manchester.

2567

Your order No.5467 will be shipped by s/s Manchester.

5467

Extension n.

extension commission

port /harbour extension

We thank you for your extension of your L/C No.1102

1102

European Main Ports (EMP)EPM

Genoa

Marseilles

Antewerp

Rotterdam

London

Hamburge

Copenhagen

F

Facilitate v.

Please open your L/C immediately to facilitate our shipping arrangement

Please do your utmost to expedite the credit so as to facilitate our executing the order smoothly

Samples are badly needed to facilitate sales

This will facilitate your applying for the export licence

Favour

1)n.

Chinese commodities have enjoyed growing favour among buyers abroad.

They looked with favour on your sample shipment.

2)v.

The opportunity does not favour our making a binding arrangement.

He said he favours development of permanent trade relations with China.

Follows

1)v.

As follows=as what follows

as follows

It is as follows:

The telegrams read as follows:

The items are as follows:

We state as follows:

2)following

a. pron.

the following is(are)the points suggested .

we have sold you the following:

b. adj.

please advise the position(status)of the following orders .

c. prep.

Following the talks ,a contract was signed .

For the purpose of

The goods needed are for medical purposes.

Please send us a collection of speciments for reference purposes.

We use this stuff for various purposes.

1n. purposes

Please let us know whether the quality represented by the sample answers (serves) your purposes.

The quality does not suit the purposes.

For your examination

For your study

For your information

For your reference

For your perusal

For your consideration

figure

1)n..

Double figures

An in come of six figure

Amount in figure

In round figure s

We can not do business at your figure

The figure quoted by you is too high

2vi .

Figure out at

Sales in the last three months figures out at about230.000

23

Figure sth .out

Could you figure out just how much the advertising expenses will be?

We can not figure out the exact meaning of the last paragraph of you letter of May 10-

510

Franchise n.

This class of goods is sold with a franchise of 3%.

3%

This corporation has received a franchise from the Federal Government to deal in this kind of business.

Further

1v.

The talks were characterized by a warm and friendly exchange of view to further mutual trade in

2) Adj

Further particulars are necessary.

We trust to be favored with your further orders.

3adv.

Further heavy buying of both cash and forward lifted the latter to the days high

Further to our letter dated May20, we have pleasure in informing you that

520

G

Get in touch with

When we are again in a postion to supply, we shall not fail to get in touch with you.

As this item is handles by our Shanghai Office, please get in touch with them directly.

Given that

Given that I have the means enough, I'll make the attempt.

Guarantee

1)n.

Bank guarantee is required.

Increased demand is not always a guarantee of better prices.

2) v.

If you guarantee payments, we will forward them the shipment on D/P basis.

It is not possible for us to guarantee the time of arrival.

We are ready to allow you a 3% commission provided you can guarantee a yearly turnover of 75 000 for a start.

75 0003%

H

Handle v.

We understand your corporation handles foodstuffs for export.

Fragile goods must be handles carefully.

No complications will arise if the matter is handled properly.

on Hand

a.

As we still have a great number of back orders on hand we regret being unable to accept any fresh orders .

b.

we invited your agent to be on hand at the time of inspection .

2)at hand

ABC Co. Is located close at hand .ABC

The question can be further discussed at Guangzhou as autumn fair is at hand .

3) By hand

Table cloth embroidered by hand

We will send the draft agreement to your hotel by hand .

4)in hand

a.

Stock in hand is running low .

b.

The work is in hand and can be completed in a few days .

c.

They have the situation well in hand .

Handsome adj.

He received quite a handsome sum of money as a gift.

Have no choice but

We always dislike refusing any kinds of requests from regular customers, but regret that on this occasion we have no choice but to do so.

As you failed to make delivery in time, we have no choice but to cancel our order with you.

Hereto dav. to this

We attach hereto a sample cutting of the material as requested.

on the High side

We regret to say that we cannot accept your offer, as your price is found (to be) on the high side .

Your price is a bit high .

Your price is too high .

Your price is rather stiff .

Your price is excessive .

Your price is prohibitive .

House n.

Banking house

Branch house

Brokerage house

Clearing house

Commercial paper house

Commission house

Confirm house

Finance house

Investment house

I

if only

If only I have another chance, I shall do better.

If only it had't been so cold, perhaps I too, could have shown more initiative.

imperative adj.

It is imperative that you (should) cable your reply immediately .

Import

1) n.

we are interested im the import and export of foodstuffs.

Their imports are both diversified and substantial.

2 v.

We used to import Silcon Sheets before; now we export them.

3 importer n.

For this traditional product no commission is allowed to importers.

4 importation n.

They are regularly interested in the importation of arts and crafts goods.

improve v.

If you can improve your price 3%(to 88), we shall be prepared to sell you a substantial quantity .3%88

No offer will be spared to improve our relations( friendship, business).

The demand for this article is improving .

in case

a

please tell us in case you are interested in this article.]

b

we would suggest your placing an order at present in case the new crop may fail.

1in any case

in any case we are unable to effect shipment in this month.

2)in case of

in case of offer, please quote your best price.

3) in no case

you may be assured that in no case will the L/C be delayed.

in the case of

in the case of payment terms, we are unable to accept D/P at 60 days sight.

60

in this case

4) in this case , we will not fail to cable you an offer.

5) such being the case

such being the case , we regret being unable to make you an offer at present.

inconvenience

1)n.

Needless to say, we have been put to no little inconvenience by the delay in delivery

2)v.

If it does not inconvenience you, please send your samples at an early date

indemnify

compensate, indemnify reimburse

compensate 1

2

indemnify 1

2 conpensate

reimburse

You have to compensate us for the short shipment of 600 kilos.

600

In order to compensate your purchases, we are allowed by our government to buy your handicrafts as much as 40% of the total value of your purchases.

Our users insist that you have to compensate for the inferior quality.

He promised to indemnify me for my losses.

We will indemnify you any expenses you may incur on our behalf.

The applicant for the credit shall be bound by and liable to indemnify the banks against all obligations and responsibilities imposed by foreign laws and usages.

We must reimburse him the costs of the journey.

indicate v.

Please indicate your interest .

Please make us a firm offer ,indication the best possible shipment .

All credits should clearly indicate whether they are revocable or not .

Industry n.()

Heavy industry

Tertiary industries

industrialindustrious

Industrial industrious

English became an industrial country in the 19th century.

19

The Chinese people are industrious.

An industrial worker is one who is engaged in industry.

He is an industrious worker.

induce.v.

Please try to induce buyers to accept the price.

Your price has failed to induce interest.

in due course

We trust the shipment will reach you in due course .

We look forward to having your Sales Confirmation in due course .

Golf course/links

Bowling alley

Billiard room/pool room

Cricket field

Diamond ballpark

Shooting range

Sumo stable

Tennis court

Inform v.

1) inform sb of sth

please inform us of the market situation on your side.

We shall inform you of the date of shipment ,name of steamer.

2) inform sb that /what/which

you are requested to inform us which one of the three types is of interest to you.

We wish to inform you that business has been done at $200 per metric ton.

200

Please inform us what quantity you can purchase per year.

3) please be informed that

please be informed that we have already sent the sample required.

4) keep sb informed of / that

keep sb advised of/ that

keep sb posted of /that

we hope you will keep us informed of the market condition at your end.

infringe vt.

If the use or sale of Licensed Products infringes the patent, the royalty payable to the Licensor by the Licensee shall be reduced by the extent later agreed upon.

The Licensor represents that none of all patents and patent applications is being infringed to contested to the knowledge of the Licensor.

in sbs favour

1)

The current exchange rate is in your favour .

We hereby open an irrevocable L/C in your favour to the amount of 85 000 for account of ABC Co .

ABC85000

2)

The goods you made according to the sample given are in our custmers favour .

insolvency n.

insolvency clause

insolvency law

insolvency proceedings

This agreement shall automatically terminate upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of Joint Venture Company.

instructions

shipping instructions shipping advice

shipping instructions

shipping advice FOBCFR

insurance

1) n.

insurance agent

insurance amount

insurance certificate

insurance claim

insurance company

insurance cover

insurance coverage

insurance endorsement = insurance rider

insurance policy

insurance premium

insurance declaration

air transportation insurance

marine insurance

ocean marine cargo insurance

overland insurance

overland transportation insurance

parcel post insurance

to arrange insurance

to cover insurance

to effect insurance

to provide insurance

to take out insurance

insurance

on, insurance on the 100 tons of wood;

against, insurance against all risks;

for, insurance for 110%of the invoice value;

at , insurance at a slightly higher premium, insuranve at the rate of 5;

2) wish, insurance with the People's Insurance Company of China.

We have covered insurance on the 100 metric tons of wool for 100% of the invoice value against all risks.

100110%

insure v.

Please insure the goods against all risks and war risk.

The insurance company here insures this risk with 5% franchise.

5%

Please insure against breakage.

insured

insured amount (= insurance amouct

insured cargo insured goods

insured the insured,

In international trade,by transportation insurance we mean that the insured,who is usually the

importer or the exporter,covers insurance on one or several lots of goods against certain risks for a certain insured amount with the insurer, i.e.the insurance company, at agreed premium.

Interest

1)n.

We have (feel ,take)no interest in cotton piece goods.

This article is of special (particular)interest to us.

Some of our friends who profess interest for your porcelain ware have approached us for offers on the following:

This suggestion is made in the interest of all parties concerned.

We agree to 60 days time L/C provided you pay interest for the period interventing.

60

The interest insured is valued at $ 19500.

19500

The group has a large interest in this department store.

Animal interest

Compound interest

Credit interest

Interest bill

Shipping interests

Equity interest

Banking interests

2v.

The offer (price, shipment, quality) does not interest us.

Your price is too high to interest buyers in counter-offer.

Interval n.

At intervals

At intervals of

At regular intervals

We hope you will succeed in working up some business in the interval.

Shipments are arranged at intervals of one month.

in the event of

In the event of shipping the goods, please inform us.

in the event

I was worried about the hotel bill,but in the event I had enough money to pay.

in that event

You could be right, and in that event they'll have to pay you back.

in either event

In either event,I'll be there to support you.

intolerable a.

We find it intolerable to comply with your request because ours in the best possible price if you take the quality into consideration .

Inquiry n.make inquiries forabout

inquiryenquiry

enquiryenquire

We will make inquiries about the business possibilities of this new product of yours,

We will make inquiries at (of) the shipping company regarding the reason for the delay of the vessel.

We thank you for your enquiry for carpets.

There are large enquiries for iron wire from the Mid-east countries.

At the moment there are only small enquiries for this class of goods.

v.

we acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 30 enquiring for alarm clocks.

530

invoice

1)n.

At what price can you repeat Invoice No.335 of May 10?

510335

Please send us four additional copies of invoice.

4

2)v.

You may invoice the goods contract price less commission .

The shipment was (over-invoiced ,under invoiced)by US$560.

560

invite ones attention to

call ones attention to sth

draw ones attention to sth

direct ones attention to sth

invite ( call, draw ) ones attention to the fact that

bring sth to ones attention

We wish to call your attention to the shipment of our Order No.45.

45

Receive ones attention

Your letter has received our careful attention.

invoice

Commercial invoice

Customs invoice

Provisional invoice

Consular invoice

Official invoice

Performa invoice

Invole v.

Your delay in shipping the ordered goods has involved us in unnecessary expenses.

To repack the goods would involve a delay of about two weeks in shipment.

The amount involved is small ,the question is the principle..

In your district

In your place

On your side

At your end

Irretrievably adv .

We would like to add that any delay in shipping our order will cause us to suffer irretrievably heavy losses.

Item n.

We are working on the items and will cable you as soon as possible.

There are several items of commission not yet paid.

This is the best-selling item in this line.

Item Two of the agency agreement should be altered as

J

Japanese make

Make

They are interested in things of Chinese make .

If you can not offer ,they will buy other makes .

Some parcels of Japanese make have been sold at 125 per tone .

125

Justify v.

The market report does not justify your price adjustment.

We will draw on you for the shortage, which is too small to justify cabling for amendment.

K

Keen adj. on

Keen smell

Keen competition

Buyers are keen to have your firm offers.

They are rather keen to purchase Chinese goods.

They are rather keen on trying out a sample shipment.

Please quote keen price.

Competition quote keen price.

L

Lay in

To lay in a good supply of food for the winter.

lay in a store(stock)of

We must lay in a store of good stationery.

lay, lie lie

lay laid laid laying

lie lay lain lying

lie lied lied lying

Leeway n.

There is a good deal of leeway to make up.

When opening letter of credit, please allow 2% leeway(more or less) in quantity and amount.

Lest conj.

lest should

It is necessary to take good note of this lest the parcel should be mixed up onloading.

Level n.

Cash prices are far above futures levels .

No business can be done at your level(price) .

Business is hopeful if you reduce your level(price) .

Liable

1)(for)

The insurance company is liable for the indimnity of losses.

The shipping company is the party liable for the damage of the goods.

2)

Such commodities are liable to customs duties.

3)

We are liable to encounter difficulties in arranging the quantity required.

Mr. Johns is liable to visit Dalian after attending the Guangzhou Fair.

Line

1)n.

a .

Just a line (a few lines) to inform you that we have today opened an L/C to cover our purchase of Surgical Instruments.

As soon as you reach a decision , please drop us a line( a few lines).

We have been many years in the chemical line.

Their chief line is the import of oilseeds.

This is a good line of hardware.

b . along (on) these lines

we will write to you again along (on )these lines.

c. fall in line with

we do not think we can fall in line with your views.

d . in line (out of line)

your price is quite in line, but the time of shipment is too extended.

e . in line with

in line with cables exchanged, we confirm having sold you the following.

f. on sound line

on the wrong line

we believe we are handling the matter on sound lines.

It would seem that you are dealing with this problem on the wrong lines.

2v. up

We are trying to line up an offer for you and will cable you as soon as possible.

We may be able to line up 50 tons for you in the next few days.

50

Please line the cases with wax paper.

loading rate

Loading rate is about 5 000 m/ts per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Sundays and holidays at the port of loading included.

5 000

Loan

1) n.

The rest can be obtained through bank loans.

He said he had applied for fresh loan to save them from bankruptcy.

day-to-day loan

demand loan

industrial loan

long-term loan

non-interest bearing/interest-free loan

secured loan

NPL Non Performance Loan

domestic loan

government/public loan

loan

want,solicit negotiate, raise, float, arrange conclude, contract, give/make/provide/grant, have/get/obtain/receive, secure, under-write, repay/pay off/liquidate, renew

2) v. lend

The house had been loaned to the Yales by its owner, who used it during summers.

loan, facility, advance credit

loan

facility

advance

credit credit facility credit facility

The bank also extends export credit insurance facilities to cover risks undertaken by US exporters.

The bank advanced me 2 000.

A revolving credit of 125m has been signed between the World Bank and Turkeys Agricultural Bank.

Look forward to your early reply.

We are looking forward to receiving your early reply.

to

Object to, be/get used to , prefer doing to doing, in addition to, be accustomed to do/doing, amount to doing, get round to doing

Lot n. = parcel

Lot No.

odd lot /

carload lot

We thank you for your kindness of reserving this last lot for us.

This is the only lot available and others are after it.

The goods are to be shipped in three lots of 20 tons each on separate bills of lading.

20

M

Make out ph. v.

Please make out your Sales Contract ion three originals.

Manufacturer n.

We have already bought the goods from another manufacturer .

They are manufacturers as well as merchants .

We have passed on your samples to our manufacturer and expect to be able to send you our counter sample in a week .

manufacture

1)v.

Manufactured goods/products

In order to meet your requirements ,we are test-manufacturing something now .

Your order is being manufacture and will soon be ready for shipment.

2n.

Your order is in the course of manufacture .

They are engaged in the manufacture of plastics .

Our products are classed as first-class manufactures .

Mark

1) v.

Goods are to be marked with our initials in a diamond (circle, triangle, etc).

Please mark the case as per the drawing given.

Unless you advise to the contrary, we will marks the beginning of our formal business relationship.

Mark down the number of packages that are discharged into the lighter.

2)n.

Please telegraph marks and destination.

post mark

price mark

shipping mark

trade mark

Your last shipment was somewhat below the mark.

The quality is up to the mark.

Market

1) n.

anuction market

bond market

corner the market

exchange market

financial market

hit the market

money market

futures market

niche market

secondhand market

securities market

sevice market

a. in the market for

we are in the market for wool.

b. come to (into) the market

we will contact you as soon as the new crop comes to the market.

c. find a market

we are trying to find a market for this article.

d. good (poor, no) market

There is a good (poor, no) market for these articles

e. in the market

please eable us as soon as you are in the market.

2v.

We will try to market this product at our end if you allow us a 5%commission.

5%

match the sample

Match v.

The colours do not match well

We wonder whether you can match this material.

matter

1)n.

This is a matter requiring careful study.

We will deal with these matters in our next.

As you hold the insurance policy, we should be grateful if you would take the matter up for us with the insurers.

2)a matter of

It is entirely a matter of views.

3)a matter of course

We took it as a matter of course.

4)as a matter of fact

Our price is quite reasonable; as a matter of fact, we have already done business at this level.

5)in the matter of

These buyers are rather exacting in the matter of quality.

6matter

TO simplify matters, we will draw on you clean draft for the amount short-paid.

7no matter

It is no matter from which port the goods are shipped as long as they arrive here in time.

No matter how large the volume is, we believe we can place it in our market.

8)the matter = wrong

We do not know what is the matter(wrong)with the quality, Please clarify.

9)v.

It does not matter whether you airmail or cable the credit.

Does it matter if we substitute 2 Tons Type 15 for Type 20?

1520

Maturity

1)

We do not think the time for negotiating sole agency has come to maturity

2)

We are pleased to inform you that your draft No.123 has been duly honoured on maturity

123

means n.

Moderate means

Means of production

Means of transport (or: transportation)

This firm is quite reliable .It never does business beyond its means.

By all means

You are requested to ship the goods in October by all means

10

By means of

He will pay the transaction by means of sight L/C

By no means

Your last shipment was by no means satisfactory

meet

We believe you will meet with no difficult in selling this article .

The ship met with an accident .

We might say our products have met with warm reception everywhere .

We hope you will be able to meet our requirements .

We are sure they will meet the draft on presentation .

mention

1v.

Please do not fail to mention in your office the quantity available.

2mentioned adj.

Samples for the above - mentioned goods will be sent on request.

We have not yet received Ls/C for the below - mentioned(under - mentioned)order.

mill

mill ,factory, plant, work

mill

factory

plant

work

flour mill

paper mill

printing and dyeing mill

wool-spinning mill/woolen mill

timber mill

tabacco factory

cloth factory

garmenting (clothing)factory

cosmetics factory

furniture factory

canning factory

pharmaceutical factory

grain processing factory

non-staple food processing factory

water pump factory

aeroplane factory (works)

chemical factory (plant ,works)

ship-building plant (yard)

diesel engine plant

automobile plant (works)

power plant

electric machinery plant

heat and power plant

crane factory

feed-processing plant

wrist watch plant

munition works

gunpower works

brick works

petrochemical works

cement works

metallurgical works

iron works

minimum

minimum quantity

1)n.

Our price has been reduced to the minimum .

This price is their minimum , they refuse to lower it any further .

2))a.

The tons is the minimum quantity you have to take .

10

modification n.

It is expressly understood that any modification to the Afreement must be made by an instrument in writing.

The Salesman agrees to accept it upon these terms and conditions and upon such modification that may be made by the Sales Company.

moisture

Those cartons are well protected against moisture by plastic lining.

The wheat you shipped per s.s.Starcontains too much moisture.

much as

Much as I should like to go ,I cant go right now .

Much as Im interested in your product ,I cannot place an order with you because of the high price .

Inasmuch as ,insomuch as ,in as much as ,in so much as

Inasmuch as the debtor has no property ,I abandoned the claim .

He will resign insomuch as he is too old .

N

Note

1) n.

a.

Please take note of the above.

We have taken careful note of your shipping instructions.

The matter is worthy of note.

b.

account note

bank note

booking note

consignment note

counterfeit banknote

credit note

debit note

delivery note

postal note

protest note

short-term note

transfer note

treasury note

2)v.

Please note down all the details.

You may have noted that the market has dropped.

We have received your letter of July 8, contents of which have been duly noted.

78

Our products are noted for their attractive colours.

In his speech he first noted the importance of the policy.

O

Oblige vt.

1)

Circumstances oblige buyers to wait and see.

If your L/C fails to appear on/before the 15th of this month, we shall be obliged to cancel the contract.

15

blige, force compel

oblige

compelforce

comple

The package also included...increasing by some $ 36bn the reserves which member banks of the Fed are obliged to place with the Central Bank.

36

You repeated delay in shipment has compelled us to cancel our order.

I was compelled to do so by absolute necessity.

2)

We are sorry we cannot oblige you in this respect.

3)

We are obliged to you for your cooperation in this respect.

We shall be much obliged if you will make us a firm offer at an early date.

Offer

1) n. for ,of on

Please make us an offer CIF London for (on) 20 metric tons groundnots.

20

The offer is firm (valid , good , open , for effective , enforce) for two weeks .

A Japanese seller has made us an offer at 120 per metric ton .

120

We are working on your offer of 200 kilos green tea .

200

2v.

If you can offer ,please telex us .

At present , we cannot offer more than 1000 short tons .

1000

Firm offer

We offer you firm subject to reply here by 5 p.m. our time , Wednesday , 3nd, Oct. .

1035

We offer you firm subject to reply by 10 a.m. ,Tuesday our time .

10

We offer you firm subject to your reply here within one week from today .

Non-firm offer

Not clear, Not complete,Not final,Without engagement.

We are ready to sell A

A

We offer A ,Shipment July ,CIF London sterling 500 per metric ton.

ACIF 500

We offersubject to our final confirmation .

We make you an offer subject to the goods being unsold .

We submit you this offer subject to prior sale .

,

We offer you subject to change without notice .

,

offer send , give ,make ,cable ,telex, forward

to accept offer

to confirm offer

to decline offer

to entertain offer

to extend offer

to withdraw(cancel)offer

to renew offer

to reinstate offer

combined offer

lump offer

package offer

offer quote

Offerquote

The new crop is quoted on the Cotton Exchange at 30 per ton .

30

In case of offer ,please quote us your lowest price in US dollars.

Offshore adj.

offshore areas

offshore drilling

offshore fisheries

offshore fund

When was the first offshore oil well drilled?

on good terms with sb.

We are on good terms with the firm mentioned.

On purpose

a)

To do sth on purpose

b)

On purpose to do sth

2v.

We note that your Mr.Brown purposes taking(to take) a trip to our city.

on/upon condition that

We accept your offer on condition that the time of shipment in May.

5

Our customers agree to place orders immediately on condition that you allow him a discount of 5%.

only

Pounds Sterling Nine Thousand Nine Hundred only

9 900

Operate v.

Buyers are not disposed to operate at present.

They are operating on a large ( small ) scale.

A number of causes operated to bring on this question.

Option n.

The destination on the B/L is to be written London option Hamburg.

Your have the option of accepting all or part of the quantity .

We have no option but to do so .

Order

1) n.

We accept the order subject to payment in advance.

Please do not send any remittance until the order is confirmed.

We expect to ship your order sometime next week.

order for of .

We thank you for your order of 100 tons Bitter Apricot Kernels.

100

If the first shipment turns out satisfactory, we shall be able to place substantial orders with you.

order

accept an order

article made to order

bank money order

be on order