Letters of Regret 因不能接受订单而表示歉意的信函

Letters of Regret
     因不能接受订单而表示歉意的信函
     Specimen¹ Letters

1. Rejecting Ordered Price
     拒绝接受订单价格

Dear Sirs,

     We refer to your Order No.345 and regret to say that we are not able to accept your bid price for Frozen Rabbit Meat.

     As you may be aware that the prices for foodstuffs² have gone up sharply owing to the rough weather. So it is impossible to purchase supplies at economic prices. Moreover, we have improved our packing method, as you may have seen from our samples, which cost us a lot. The price, therefore, is 8% higher than your bid.

     For the market is firm with an upward tendency, we advise you to accept our price without delay. In view of our long business connection we will definitely keep supplies available for you if you amend³ the price in your order within 5 days.

     Yours faithfully,

     Notes

1. refer to 谈及
     We refer to your Offer No. PL520 for 3,000 drums of petroleum⁴. 兹谈及你方关于3000桶石油的PL520号报盘。

2. bid v.t. n. 报价；投标
     bid price 递价；投标价格

3. rough weather 狂风暴雨的天气

4. at economic prices 经济的价格，较低的价格

5. the market is firm with an upward tendency 市场坚挺有上涨趋势
     with an upward tendency 有上涨趋势
     with a downward tendency 有下降趋势

2. Rejection⁵ for the Reason of No Supply
     因无货而回绝买方订单

Dear Sirs,

(Your Order No.456)

     Refering to the 50 metric tons of Silicon⁶ Steel Sheet under your Order No.456, we regret to tell you that we have no stock of the good you required for the time being and do not expect further deliveries for at least another two months. Before then you may have been able to obtain the goods elsewhere, but if not we will revert⁷ to this matter as soon as our new supplies come up.

     We are enclosing 2 copies of our catalog covering all the articles available at present. If you need any of the items please inform us. We assure you that your requirement will receive our prompt attention at all times.

     Yours faithfully,

     Notes

1. Silicon Steel Sheet n. 硅钢板

2. stock n. 存货，股份
     a large stock of… 大批存货
     have (或keep) in stock 有现货
     out of stock 脱销；无现货
     ex stock = from stock 在仓库交货；供现货

3. revert (to) v.t. 回复，回转
     revert to the original state 回复原状
     revert to the original topic of conversation 回到原来的话题上来

4. come up 来到，到来

3. Rejecting Buyer's Delivery Terms
     拒绝接受买方的交货条件

Dear Sirs,

     Thank you for your Order No.93120 for 1,000 sets of "RuYi" Brand Colour T. V., but since you make delivery before Christmas a firm condition, we deeply regret that we cannot supply you at present.

     The manufacturers are finding it impossible to meet current demand for their stock is exhausted⁸ but consecutive⁹ new orders are pouring in. Though the workers are speeding up the production, the buyers still have to wait. Another client of us placed, through us, an order for 500 sets a month ago, and is informed that his order could not be dealt with until the beginning of February next year.

     We are sorry that we can't meet your requirement this time. But if you are interested in other brands, please let us know.

     Yours faithfully,

     Notes

1. exhaust v.t. 用完，耗尽，花光
     Our stock of BD101 is exhausted and we have no idea when the material will be restocked. BD101库存告罄，不知何时再能补进。

2. consecutive adj. 连续不断的

3. pour in 涌进

1 specimen   

n.样本，标本

参考例句：

• You'll need tweezers to hold up the specimen.你要用镊子来夹这标本。
• This specimen is richly variegated in colour.这件标本上有很多颜色。

2 foodstuffs   

食物，食品( foodstuff的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Imports of foodstuffs accounted for a small proportion of total imports. 食物进口仅占总进口额的一小部份。
• Many basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk, are tax-free. 许多基本食物如牛奶和面包是免税的。

3 amend   

vt.修改，修订，改进；n.[pl.]赔罪，赔偿

参考例句：

• The teacher advised him to amend his way of living.老师劝他改变生活方式。
• You must amend your pronunciation.你必须改正你的发音。

4 petroleum   

n.原油，石油

参考例句：

• The Government of Iran advanced the price of petroleum last week.上星期伊朗政府提高了石油价格。
• The purpose of oil refinery is to refine crude petroleum.炼油厂的主要工作是提炼原油。

5 rejection   

n.拒绝，被拒，抛弃，被弃

参考例句：

• He decided not to approach her for fear of rejection.他因怕遭拒绝决定不再去找她。
• The rejection plunged her into the dark depths of despair.遭到拒绝使她陷入了绝望的深渊。

6 silicon   

n.硅(旧名矽)

参考例句：

• This company pioneered the use of silicon chip.这家公司开创了使用硅片的方法。
• A chip is a piece of silicon about the size of a postage stamp.芯片就是一枚邮票大小的硅片。

7 revert   

v.恢复，复归，回到

参考例句：

• Let us revert to the earlier part of the chapter.让我们回到本章的前面部分。
• Shall we revert to the matter we talked about yesterday?我们接着昨天谈过的问题谈，好吗？

8 exhausted   

adj.极其疲惫的，精疲力尽的

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。

9 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。