商务口语：怎样请求回复

 　　第1句：We look forward to your early reply.

　　A: We look forward to your early reply and trust that through our mutual¹ cooperation we shall be able to conclude this transaction² with you in the near future.

　　我们期待您的回复，并相信通过共同努力，在不久的将来我们会完成这笔交易。

　　B: Thank you for your consideration. We will inform you of our intention as soon as possible.

　　感谢你方的考虑。我们会尽早告知你方我方的意向。

　　A: I hope you'll see that we are really doing our utmost³.

　　希望你方可以感觉到我方的诚意。

　　第2句：Please inform us of your decision as soon as possible.

　　A: We wish to express our desire to trade with you in leather shoes.

　　我们希望和您做皮鞋贸易。

　　B: We are interested in this field,

　　我们对这个领域很感兴趣。

　　A: Please inform us of your decision as soon as possible.

　　请把贵方决定尽快通知我们。

　　知识点延伸：

　　1. 开头语言简洁可证明你是专业而老练的商人，同时可立即拉近与客户的距离，而对商人来说过多的寒暄实在是多余的。

　　2. 其他表达法：

　　We hope to discuss business with you at your earliest convenience.

　　我们想尽早和您谈这笔生意。

　　I hope we can do business together, and look forward to hearing from you soon.

　　我希望我们能合作，并盼望着您尽早回复。

　　3. look forward 期待；盼望

　　Running is now that part of the day that I am looking forward to like some people look forward to a huge piece of chocolate cake in the evening.

　　而现在，跑步对我而言不再是一种折磨，而是一天中我最期待的部分，就像一些人最期待晚上的时候来上一大块巧克力蛋糕一样。

　　I look forward, in particular, to your discussion⁴ of the item on WHO reform for a healthy future.

　　我尤其期待你们对世卫组织改革与创造健康未来这一项目进行讨论。

　　Why do you think the show is so popular, and what can we look forward to next?

　　你认为这部剧受欢迎的原因是什么？以及接下来我们可以期待什么？

1 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

2 transaction   

n.处理，交易，相互作用

参考例句：

• He was twenty dollars in pocket by the transaction.他在这笔生意中赚了20美元。
• He left the transaction of the matter to his secretary.他把这件事交给秘书办理。

3 utmost   

adj.极度的，最大的；n.极限，最大可能

参考例句：

• He walked to the utmost edge of the cliff.他走到悬崖的最边缘的地方。
• Each man is free to exercise his special talents to the utmost.每个人都可以尽力发挥他的专长。

4 discussion   

n.讨论，谈论；论述

参考例句：

• It is certain he will come to the discussion.他肯定会来参加讨论。
• After months of discussion,a peace agreement is gradually taking shape.经过几个月的商讨，和平协议渐渐有了眉目。