商务信函的文体特点.pptVIP

Unit 10 Smart Machines and People’s Life contents Part I More Information about the text Part II Practice makes perfect ---Practical training Part I Modern Machines in Life Modern Machines in Life Micro-wave Oven Dish Washer computer Robot Bank Card Part II Revision Do it yourself Revision: More knowledge about business letter 商务信函的文体特点 （一）使用书面语言，语言简洁规范 例1 We advise you that we should establish ourselves as general agents under the title of locker’s Co. 例2 we will meet you half way by offering a discount of 5% in view of our long pleasant relations. 译文：鉴于我们之间长期愉快的业务关系，本公司将酌情考虑给予5%的折扣。 Notes 在上午信函中经常使用如advise, acknowledge, in view of 这样的正式的词语，所以汉语应选择相应的语言即：奉达、鉴于，而没有用“通知、为了、想到”。 （二）语气礼貌诚恳 例1 I will be grateful if you would send me literature concerning this exciting new market. I would like not only to know which books are available on tape, but also want to inquire about tape-play equipment that either you carry or know about. 译文：如果您能寄来一些相关的新的市场的资料，我回十分感激。除了有声书籍的目录，我还想知道你们是不是也备有或熟悉相关的播放器材。 Notes: 英文中的I will be grateful if….and I would like …是商务信函中的常用的句型。这样的语言会使信件看起来礼貌得体。 （三）使用地道的商业用语，体现信函的商业风格 例1 We shall be obliged to establish the relevant L/C on the condition that you agree to insert in the contract “Partial Shipment and Tran-shipment Allowed”. 译文：如你方同意在合同中加入允许分批和转船，我方将开立相关信用证。 Notes: 信函中涉及两中业务，一是银行信用证，二是海运业务分批和转船，翻译中应使用专业用语。 Do It Yourself Translate the following business letter into English. Dear Sirs, We learn from Thomas H. Pennie of New York that you are producing handmade gloves in a variety of artificial leathers. There is a steady demand here for gloves of high quality at moderate prices. will you please send us a copy of your glove catalogue, with details of your prices and terms of payment? We should find it most helpful if you could also supply samples of these gloves. Yours faithfully, Tony smith * *