职场英语口语急救包 第73期:商业合同

 　　第73期:商业合同

　　Our negotiations¹ have been very successful.

　　我们的谈判很成功。

　　A:Our negotiations have been very successful.

　　A:我们的谈判很成功。

　　B:So,we have reached a successful conclusion.

　　B:终于，我们成交了。

　　When should we sign the contract?

　　我们什么时候签合同？

　　A:When should we sign the contract?

　　A:我们什么时候签合同？

　　B:We’ll revise the contract this evening，and have it ready to be signed tomorrow morning at ten. How’s that?

　　B:今晚我们修改一下合同，准备明天早上10点签约，怎么样？

　　Where are the problem areas on the contract?

　　合约上面哪一部分还有问题呢？

　　A:Where are the problem areas on the contract?

　　A:合约上面哪一部分还有问题呢？

　　B:I would like it lowered.

　　B:我想要把自付额再降低一点。

　　Sign on the dotted line.

　　请签在虚线的地方。

　　A:The only other question I have is where I sign.

　　A:剩下来的问题是，我该在什么地方签章。

　　B:Sign on the dotted line.

　　B:请签在虚线的地方。

　　I don't see any problems with the contract.

　　这一张合约我看不出有什么问题。

　　A:You will have to allow my attorney to read this over before I sign off.

　　A:在我签字之前，我需要我的律师把这整份合约看过一遍。

　　B:I don't see any problems with the contract.

　　B:这一张合约我看不出有什么问题。

　　I think we’d better make it a separate term.

　　我想我们最好把它单独列为一项。

　　A:I think we’d better make it a separate term.

　　A:我想我们最好把它单独列为一项。

　　B:OK,let me write it into the contract.

　　B:好，我们把这条写进合同。

　　When can the contract be ready for signature?

　　什么时候准备合约签字？

　　A:When can the contract be ready for signature?

　　A:什么时候准备合约签字？

　　B:We'll have it ready in a few days.

　　B:我们几天内会将它准备好。

　　I'm glad we have come to an agreement on price at last.

　　我很高兴我们最终在价格上取得了一致意见。

　　A:I’m glad we have come to an agreement on price at last.

　　A:我很高兴我们最终在价格上取得了一致意见。

　　B:We’re glad the deal has come off nicely in the end.

　　B:我们也很高兴这次交易最终圆满结束。

　　We suggest a two-year contract.

　　我建议签一个两年的合同。

　　A:We’d like to see how successful you are in developing sales before committing ourselves to a longer-term agreement.

　　A:在签订长期协议之前，我们要看看你们的推销能力。

　　B:We suggest a two-year contract.

　　B:我建议签一个两年的合同。

　　How long shall we make the contract for?

　　我们应该签订多长时间的合同？

　　A:How long shall we make the contract for?

　　A:我们应该签订多长时间的合同？

　　B:Would you mind if we make this a 3 - year contract?

　　B:我们签订一个有效期为3年的合同好吗？

　　Would you like have any specific period that the contract to would be valid² for?

　　你们希望确定合同的具体有效期吗？

　　A:Would you like have any specific period that the contract to would be valid for?

　　A:你们希望确定合同的具体有效期吗？

　　B:The contract would run for one year of the trail period.

　　B:合同将有一年的试行期。

　　That's what we have agreed upon,isn't it?

　　这是我们同意了的，对不对？

　　A:That's what we have agreed upon,isn't it?

　　A:这是我们同意了的，对不对？

　　B:Yes,that's right but not exact.

　　B:对，但不够准确。

　　I’ll see to it right away.

　　我马上修改。

　　A:Will you please check the particulars and see if there is anything to be amended³?

　　A:请你看一下细节，是否有什么要修改的地方？

　　B:I'll see to it right away.

　　B:我马上修改。

　　How long will the contract last?

　　合同的有效期是多长时间？

　　Since everything is ready,we can sign the contract today.

　　既然所有事情就绪，我们今天就可签订合同。

　　A:Since everything is ready,we can sign the contract today.

　　A:既然所有事情就绪，我们今天就可签订合同。

　　B:Yes, you are really good partners to do business with.

　　B:是的，你们真的是很好的商业合作伙伴。

　　I'll draw up an agreement at once.

　　我立刻起草一份合同。

　　A:I'll draw up an agreement at once.

　　A:我立刻起草一份合同。

　　B:OK. Just let us know when you get it ready.

　　B:好的。准备好之后就通知我们。

　　Look at the fine print.

　　请看一看你们用小字印刷的部分。

　　fine(adj.)

　　细，纤细

　　If everything is satisfactory,we can draw up a formal contract

　　如果一切都满意了，我们可以拟定一份正式合同。

　　If you just sign the contract，we’ll be all set.

　　如果你能在这份合同上签字，事情都妥了。

　　What should be specified⁴ in the contract?

　　合同应该写明哪些条款？

　　Both of us should abide⁵ by the terms and conditions of this contract.

　　我们双方均应信守合同中的条款和条件。

　　abide by

　　坚持，遵守

　　I agree to the terms concerning the packing and shipping⁶ marks.

　　我同意关于包装和唛头的条款。

　　We have reached an agreement on all the terms.

　　我们对各项条款的意见一致。

　　The contract should be canceled by 6 months notice.

　　取消合约，应提前6个月通知。

　　Your wishes as to duration of the contract are acceptable.

　　可以接受贵方对合同期的要求。

　　Payment terms are important in a contract.

　　合同中的付款条件非常重要。

　　We’ll surely follow the stipulation⁷ of the contract.

　　我们将严格遵守合同的规定。

　　Are you worrying about the non-execution of the contract and non-payment on our party?

　　你担心我们不履行合同或者拒不付款是吗？

　　Once a contract is made, it must be strictly⁸ implemented¹⁰.

　　合同一旦确定了就应严格执行。

　　implement⁹ (v.)

　　执行

1 negotiations   

协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过

参考例句：

• negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
• Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

2 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

3 Amended   

adj. 修正的 动词amend的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• He asked to see the amended version. 他要求看修订本。
• He amended his speech by making some additions and deletions. 他对讲稿作了些增删修改。

4 specified   

adj.特定的

参考例句：

• The architect specified oak for the wood trim. 那位建筑师指定用橡木做木饰条。
• It is generated by some specified means. 这是由某些未加说明的方法产生的。

5 abide   

vi.遵守；坚持；vt.忍受

参考例句：

• You must abide by the results of your mistakes.你必须承担你的错误所造成的后果。
• If you join the club,you have to abide by its rules.如果你参加俱乐部，你就得遵守它的规章。

6 shipping   

n.船运（发货，运输，乘船）

参考例句：

• We struck a bargain with an American shipping firm.我们和一家美国船运公司谈成了一笔生意。
• There's a shipping charge of ￡5 added to the price.价格之外另加五英镑运输费。

7 stipulation   

n.契约，规定，条文；条款说明

参考例句：

• There's no stipulation as to the amount you can invest. 没有关于投资额的规定。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The only stipulation the building society makes is that house must be insured. 建屋互助会作出的唯一规定是房屋必须保险。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 strictly   

adv.严厉地，严格地；严密地

参考例句：

• His doctor is dieting him strictly.他的医生严格规定他的饮食。
• The guests were seated strictly in order of precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。

9 implement   

n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行

参考例句：

• Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
• The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。

10 implemented   

v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句