Letters of Regret 因不能接受订单而表示歉意的信函（在线收听）

Letters of Regret
     因不能接受订单而表示歉意的信函
     Specimen 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 foodstuffs 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 amend 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 petroleum. 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. Rejection 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 Silicon 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 revert 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 exhausted but consecutive 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