(1)
A: We think the price in item number five is too high .
B: That’s about the best we can do on that .
A: We’ll have to talk it over some more .
B: Let’s see if we can work it out to your satisfaction .
A:第五项我们认为价钱太高了。
B:那差不多是我们所能开出的最低价了。
A:这个我们还得再谈一谈。
B:我来看看是否有什么办法能让你满意。
(2)
A: I’m sorry ,but we have a problem here .
B: What is it ?
A: We can’t handle these price increase of yours .
B: Let’s talk about it some more .
A:对不起,我们有困难。
B:什么困难。
A:我们没办法接受你们提高价钱。
B:我们再谈吧。
(3)
A: Are these new prices acceptable1 ,then?
B: I’ll have to check with my boss.
A: I’m sure you’ll find that we are very competitive2 now .
B: I’ll let you know as soon as I get an answer .
A:那么,这些新价格可以接受吧?
B:我得和老板先谈谈。
A:我敢说你们一定会发现,我们现在的价钱是不怕别人竞争的。
B:我一有消息就立刻通知你。
(4)
A: I don’t think we’ll be able to pay these price.
B: We may be able to work out a better deal for you .
A: Such as ?
B: We can give you a discount if you order for immediate3 shipment4 .
A:这种价钱我们恐怕没办法接受。
B:我们也许可以想出一个对你有利的办法。
A:譬如说什么?
B:如果你的订单是马上出货的话,我们可以打折。
(5)
A: We’re not going to be able to get together on price .
B: Why not ?
A: Your bid is much higher than your competitor’s .
B: I’ll check back with by head office for you .
A:在价格上我们的看法似乎无法一致。
B:怎么会呢?
A:你们的价钱比起其他公司高出太多了。
B:这个我回头会跟总公司查核一下。
(6)
A: I’ve got good news .
B: What is it ?
A: The head office agreed to the lower price you asked for .
B: Good .now we can go ahead and write up the order .
A:我有好消息告诉你。
B:什么好消息?
A:总公司已同意你要求的较低价格。
B:好极了,现在我们可以准备下单了。
(7)
A: What are your discount terms ?
B: We give a 2% discount for cash .
A: Is that all ?
B: Yes ,that is the best we can do .
A:折扣的条件是什么?
B:付现的话折扣2%。
A:只能这样吗?
B:是的,这是我们的最低价了。
(8)
A: What are your discount terms ?
B: 2-10-net-30 .
A: Let ’s see ,that means a 2% discount if paid within ten days .
B: Yes , and full payment is due within 30 days.
A:你们的折扣条件如何?
B:2-10-net -30
A:哦。那是说如果10天内付款,有2%的折扣。
B:是的,如果在30天骨付款就没有折扣。
(9)
A: I’m glad that you could see me today .
B: Yes ,we only have one more item to take care of .
A: That’s right .we have to work out the final price .
B: It’s time to get down to business now . A:真高兴你今天能来。
B:是啊,要谈的只剩下一项而已了。
A:是的,我们得把最后的价格敲定。
B:是进入正题的时候啦。
(10)
A: We’re Ready To Place Our Order .
B: Glad to hear that .
A: Can I give it to you now ?
B: I’m all ears .
A:我们准备好下订单了。
B:太好了
A:现在就下给你,可以吗?
B:洗耳恭听。