典型商务英语对话：建立贸易关系

    本文是在商务往来中初步简历贸易关系的一段对话，虽然寥寥数语，但是却清楚明了。 Tom: I have a feeling that there are bright prospects¹ for us to cooperate in this field. I wish to enter into business relations with you.
    Lin: Your desire happens to coincide with ours.
    Tom: Regarding our financial position, credit standing² and trade reputation, please refer to our bank or to our local chamber³ of commerce.
    Lin: Thank you for your information.
    中文参考：
    Tom: 我感到你我双方这方面合作会有良好前景，希望能和你们建立贸易关系。
    林: 您的愿望和我们完全一致。
    Tom: 关于我们的财政状况、信用地位和贸易信誉，请向我们的开户银行或我地商会了解。
    林: 谢谢您提供的信息。

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。