白领英语口语速查 第52期:业务往来:商务公关(2)

 　　公司访问

　　Company Tour=Visiting Company

　　A: Let me show you around our company.

　　B: That's great!

　　A: We could start with the Designing Department.

　　B: Ok.I want to go to the sample showroom too.

　　建立贸易关系

　　establish business relations with...

　　A: I have a feeling that there are bright prospects¹

　　for us to cooperate in this field.

　　We'd like to establish business relations with you.

　　B: Your desire happens to coincide with ours.

　　A: Regarding our financial position,credit standing² and trade reputation,

　　please refer to our bank or to our local chamber³ of commerce.

　　B: Thank you for your information.

　　我们可以做易货贸易吗？

　　Can we do a barter⁴ trade?

　　A: We're always expressing our interest

　　in expanding our business with you.

　　B: This is also what we hope.

　　A: Can we do a barter trade?

　　B: Sure!Let's go into detail.

　　这是我的名片。

　　Here's my business card.

　　A: It's very nice to finally meet you,Mr.Mitchell.

　　Here's my business card.

　　B: Thanks very much,Mr.Sun.Please accept mine.

　　C: If you don't mind,Mr.Mitchell,while you and Mr.Sun get acquainted,

　　I'd like to check the arrangements for the meeting.

　　B: You're certainly on top of things,Brian.

　　安排和…会面

　　arrange an appointment with...

　　A: I was wondering if you could arrange an appointment with Mr.Lee for me.

　　B: Sure.Let me check the schedule first.

　　A: OK.Take your time.

　　B: Would tomorrow morning be suitable for you?

　　A: That would be great!

　　你们不愿意多待一天吗？

　　Wouldn't you like to spend an extra day here？

　　A: Wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here in Beijing？

　　B: I'm afraid that won't be possible，much as we'd like to.

　　A: Why such a hurry?

　　B: We've got to report back to the head office.

　　A: In that case,I won't insist then.

　　期待将来能再次合作。

　　I look forward to our future cooperation.

　　A: I hope you have a safe and comfortable trip.

　　B: Thanks,Mark.It's been a pleasure doing business with you and your corporation.

　　A: I look forward to our future cooperation.

　　B: I bet we will.

1 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

2 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

3 chamber   

n.房间，寝室；会议厅；议院；会所

参考例句：

• For many,the dentist's surgery remains a torture chamber.对许多人来说，牙医的治疗室一直是间受刑室。
• The chamber was ablaze with light.会议厅里灯火辉煌。

4 barter   

n.物物交换，以货易货，实物交易

参考例句：

• Chickens,goats and rabbits were offered for barter at the bazaar.在集市上，鸡、山羊和兔子被摆出来作物物交换之用。
• They have arranged food imports on a barter basis.他们以易货贸易的方式安排食品进口。