商务英语情景口语100主题006

Dialogue 1

A: Our toner cartridges¹ are already out of ink...Could you make an order for a new set?

B: We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers? That will be a large order, probably about two or three cases. The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock².

A: You can double check with the housekeeping department, but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges. Last time when we made our order to the supplier, the quantity was also especially high. They are used to receiving such bulk³ orders from us . As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance, they can usually fill the order.

B: OK, I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure. Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it?

A: I think the only thing is toner. Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow. We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly⁴ basis. Anyhow, see what you can do to expedite the order this time.

B: OK, will do.

Dialogue 2

A: May I help you?

B: Yes, I would like to place an order for toner cartridges. We have a standing⁵ agreement with you company, so we will need the same amount as last time.

A: Let me key in your information into my computer. I will pull up our records for you . Do you have an order number? What name is the order listed under ?

B: It should be under Leslie Smith. The number is 184796 A.

A: Yes, Mr. Smith. I have an order for three cases of cartridges, it that what you would like to refill?

B: Yes.

A: Is there the correct billing address?

B: No, pls post the bill to 124 Hildrod Lane⁶, Milton County⁷, 98830.

A: I will send you an invoice⁸ in the next few days. Your order should be delivered before the end of the day on Monday.

B: Thank you.

1 cartridges   

子弹( cartridge的名词复数 )； （打印机的）墨盒； 录音带盒； （唱机的）唱头

参考例句：

• computer consumables such as disks and printer cartridges 如磁盘、打印机墨盒之类的电脑耗材
• My new video game player came with three game cartridges included. 我的新电子游戏机附有三盘游戏带。

2 stock   

n.存货，储备；树干；血统；股份；家畜；adj.存货的；平凡的，惯用的；股票的；畜牧的；vt.进货，采购；储存；供给；vi.出新芽；进货

参考例句：

• The shop takes stock every week on Friday mornings.这家商店每星期五早晨盘点存货。
• Experts have forecast an upturn in the stock market.专家已预测股票市场价格有上升趋势。

3 bulk   

n.容积，体积；大块，大批；大部分，大多数

参考例句：

• The bulk of the population concentrates in the cities.大部分人口集中在城市里。
• Your money could bulk up to a fortune if you save everything you can.如果你尽可能节约的话，你会积蓄一笔财富。

4 monthly   

adj.每月的，持续一个月的，每月发生的；adv.每月，按月； n.月刊；(复数）monthlies:月经

参考例句：

• The rent on his apartment was his biggest monthly expense.他的房租是每个月最大的开支。
• The monthly rent is $15,inclusive of light and water.每月租金15美元，包括水电费在内。

5 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。

6 lane   

n.(乡间)小路(巷)；车(跑，泳)道；航道

参考例句：

• There is a shop at the end of this lane.这条胡同的顶头有一家商店。
• The champion is running in lane five.冠军跑在第五跑道上。

7 county   

n.县，郡

参考例句：

• When the good news reached there,the whole county rejoiced.喜讯传到那里时，全县的人都欢欣鼓舞起来。
• In that year county after county fell to the enemy.那一年一个又一个的县城沦入敌人手中。

8 invoice   

vt.开发票；n.发票，装货清单

参考例句：

• The seller has to issue a tax invoice.销售者必须开具税务发票。
• We will then send you an invoice for the total course fees.然后我们会把全部课程费用的发票寄给你。