通用商务：用简单英语谈生意－订单篇(6)

(124)
A: Where do you want me to sign?
B: Right here.
A: How's that?
B: That's fine.
A：你要我签在哪里？
B：就在这儿。
A：这样子可以吧。
B：可以。

(125)
A: We can't sign the contract¹ yet.
B: Why not?
A: There are some changes the still have to be made.
B: Just let us know when you are ready.
A：我们还不能在契约上签字。
B：为什么不能？
A：有些地方还得修订。
B：那么，准备好了就请通知我们。

(126)
A: This clause² will have to be changed.
B: Just pencil in the changes and we'll retype it.
A: Can you read that.
B: Oh, sure.
A：这一条必须更改。
B：修改的地方请用铅笔，我们会重打。
A：看得清楚吗？
B：哦，没问题。

(127)
A: Who is going to sign the contract for your side?
B: The general manager.
A: Shall I make an appointment to see him?
B: Yes. some time next week would be good.
A：谁代表你们这一方签约？
B：我们总经理。
A：我是不是要约个时间跟他见见面？
B：好啊，就下个星期找个时间吧。

(128)
A: I'd like to look this over before I sign it.
B: Of course.take your time.
A: It looks fine to me.
B: Just sign there on the bottom.
A：签约之前我想再看过一遍。
B：当然，你慢慢看吧。
A：看起来好像没什么问题。
B：那么，就请在下面这里签个名。

(129)
A: Here's my signature³.
B: And mine.
A: Let's go out and celebrate.
B: I think we both need a drink.
A：我签好了。
B：我也是。
A：我们到外面庆祝一下吧。
B：我想大家都需要喝一杯。

(130)
A: Here's your copy of the contract.
B: Good. I'm glad we're all done.
A: Yes, it's nice to be finished.
B: You can say that again.
A：这是你的那一份契约。
B：太好啦，我真高兴一切都成了。
A：是啊，完成了真好。
B：说的是。

1 contract   

n.合同，契约，婚约；v.使缩短，感染，订约

参考例句：

• The terms of the contract are acceptable to us.我们认为这个合同的条件可以接受。
• I'm under contract to teach here for one year.我按照聘约要在这里教一年书。

2 clause   

n.（正式文件或法律文件的）条款，从句，分句

参考例句：

• The sentence consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause.这句中有一个主句和一个从句。
• What clause do you require in the contract?你要求在合同中订上什么条款？

3 signature   

n.签名，署名，信号

参考例句：

• Make sure that you get it down and his signature on it.你一定要把它记下来，并让他在上面签字。
• Each person's signature is unique.每个人的签名都是独一无二的。