（一）
Let's talk about the problem of quantity.
我们谈谈数量的问题吧。
You'll issue a certificate of quantity and weight.
你们必须出具数量和重量证明书。
The package number and quantity are identical with each other.
包装号与商品数量相吻合。
Quantity matters as much as quality of price, doesn't it?
数量和价格、质量一样重要，是吗？
We believe we shall be able to better satisfy our customers quantitatively¹.
我们相信能在数量上更好地使客户满意。
The quantity you ordered is considerable.
你们订的数量还可以。
We can supply any reasonable quantity of this merchandise.
对此商品，我们能提供任何适当的数量。
I must advise the farm of the quantity of the wheat as per the contract.
我将按合同规定通知农场小麦的数量。
If the quantity of the goods does not conform to that stipulated³ in the contract, the importer will refuse to accept the goods.
如果进口商发现货物数量与合同规定不符，他将拒收。
Is there any quantity limitation for the import of cotton cloth from China?
从中国进口的棉布有数量限制吗？
You remarked yesterday you would sell on shipped quality, quantity, and weight.
你昨天强调过你们售货以船装质量、数量和重量为准。
　
Words and Phrases
quantity 数量
quantification 定量
quantitative² 数量的，定量的
matter 重要，要紧（主要用于疑问句、否定句和条件句中）
to be identical with, to conform to 与...相符，与...相吻合
　
（二）
For such a big sum, we should attach importance to it.
数目如此之大，我们将予以重视。
For such a big sum, we shouldn't be frightened by this trouble.
这么大款项，我们不能怕麻烦。
They always buy in large quantities.
他们总是大量购买。
Useful quantities have changed hands.
较大的数量已经转手。
Quantities of Black Tea have been exported.
已经有大批红茶出口。
This is the maximum quantity we can supply at present.
这是目前我们所能提供的最大数量
This is the minimum quantity we require.
这是我们所需要的最小数量。
A small order this year is also welcome.
小批订货今年也受欢迎。
They are not interested in small quantities.
他们对小数量不感兴趣。
For such a big quantity, you should give us a discount.
这么大的订单，贵公司可否给我们折扣？
The quantity of rice imported this year is approximately the same as that last year.
今年进口小麦的数量与去年大体相同。
We're prepared to purchase a shipment quantity of this material.
我们准备买足够一次装运数量的这种商品。
If you can't arrange for the entire quantity, please offer us at least half.
如果你们办不到全数的话，请至少给我们半数。
You sent us only a quarter of our requirements.
您只送给我们所需量的四分之一。
　
Words and Phrases
to attach importance to sth.对...引起重视
trouble 麻烦
in large quantities 大量
to change hands 转手
discount 折扣
quantities of sth. 大批...
huge quantity 或enormous quantity 巨大的数量
maximum quantity 最大数量
minimum quantity 最小数量
small quantity 小量
entire quantity 整个数量
total quantity 总量
further quantity 更多的数量
sufficient quantity 足够的数量
liberal quantity 充足的数量
shipment quantity 够装运的数量
equal quantity 等量
reasonable quantity 相当的数量
corresponding quantity 相应的数量
large quantity 大数量
considerable quantity 大数量（可观的数量）
substantial quantity 大数量
useful quantity 较大数量
average quantity 平均数量
moderate quantity 中等数量
additional quantity 追加数量
　
（三）
There are 100 tons of wheat on board the ship.
船上装有100吨小麦。
How many pieces all together?
共有多少件？
500 pieces in total.
总共有500件。
We made a total of 100,000 jackets.
我们一共订了10万件上衣。
We can only supply you with 20,000 yards of pure silk.
我们只能供应两万码的真丝绸。
We want a minimum of 1,000 dozen of men's shirts and minimum of 5,000 dozen of embroidered⁴ shirts.
男衬衣至少要1000打，绣花衬衣至少需要5000打。
Can you give us an additional 200 cases?
能再增加200箱吗？
We place an order for additional 4,000 shirts.
我们多订了4000件衬衣。
This year we can buy an extra 700 blue jeans.
今年我们可以多订700件牛仔裤。
We'll try our best to satisfy you with the additional 10,000 tons of coal as you asked.
你们要求增加一万吨煤，我们将尽量满足你们。
We'll increase the quantity of medicines by 300 boxes.
我们将增加300盒药品。
The maximum quantity of cotton jerseys⁵ this year is about DM25,000.
我们今年最多能订购大约25000马克的棉毛衫。
5,000 square metres of wool carpet is bigger than any order we've ever placed.
5000平方米的羊毛地毯超过了以往的订货。
　
Words and Phrases
in total 总共
pure silk 真丝绸
printed silk 印花绸
The U.S. System 美制
The Metric System 公制
metric ton 公吨
The British System 英制
International System of Units (SI) 国际单位制（国际制）
short ton 短吨
long ton 长吨
kilogram 公斤
pound 磅
ounce 盎司
piece 件
pair 对，双
set 套
dozen 打
gross 罗
ream 令
length 长度
meter 米，公尺
foot 英尺
yard 码
area 面积
square meter 面积
square meter 平方米
square foot 平方英尺
volume 体积
cubic meter 立方米
capacity 容积
litre 升
gallon 加仑
bushel 蒲式耳
　
（四）
As the package of sample is overweight, airmailing would be too expensive.
由于样品包装过重，空邮费用太高。
We sell our goods on shipping⁶ weight and not on landed weight.
我们出售产品是以装船重量为标准，而不是卸货重量。
But what in case there is short weight or disqualification?
但如果短重或是质量不合格怎么办？
They inspected the rice for any possible shortage.
他们检查了这批大米看其是否短重。
We're surprised to know that the weight is so short.
对短重的数量我们感到惊奇。
A shortage of 50M/Ts is a big loss for us.
50公吨的短重对我们是个不小的损失。
As for the shortage, I suggest your making up the quantity in your future shipment.
至于短重，我建议你们今后发货时补上。
Have you seen the shortage claim from our company?
您看过我公司的短重索赔报告了吗？
There is an overplus of 100 lbs.
重量超出了100磅。
There is an overage in weight of 25 kilos.
重量多了25公斤。
　
Words and Phrases
weight 重量
actual weight 实际重量
short weight 短重
a short weight of 5 kilos 短重50公斤
gross weight 毛重
net weight 净重
"Gross for Net" 以毛作净
tare 皮重
actual tare 实际皮重
average tare 平均皮重
customary tare 习惯皮重
computed tare 约定皮重
conditioned weight 公量
About Circa, Approximate “约”量
theoretical weight 理论重量
More or less clause 溢短装条款
Additional Words and Phrases
quantity delivered 供给量；交付数量
quantity shipped 装船数量
quantity buying 大量购买；定额购买
quantity production 大批生产；批量生产
quantity of shipment 货运量；发运量
quantum contract 数量合同
quantity of sale 销售量
quantity of order 订单数量
quantity of output 出产量，输出量；供给量
quantitative value 数值
quantitative data 数据
quantitative analysis 数量分析
quantitative economics 数量经济
quantitative trade quota 贸易配额
quantity standards 数量标准

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