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Lesson Twenty-ThreeOuter Packing Revision Introduction Sample letter Key words and phrases Exercises Revision 我们通常把每件男衬衣装入一个盒子里，半打装一箱，十打装一个木箱。 We usually pack each piece of men’s shirt in a box, half dozen to a box and 10 dozens to a wooden case. 双方都应对不良的包装负责。 Either side should be responsible for the improper packing. Introduction What’s the purpose of outer packing? Outer packing is designed to protect the goods from damage and theft and facilitate transport, loading and unloading while being carried from one place to another. In addition, outer packing will bear some indicative/warning marks with weight and measurement of the packages, which enables the carrier to choose suitable means of transport and calculate freight. What’s the purpose of the letter? In this letter, the importer emphasizes the importance and method of outer packing. the sample letter We regret to inform you that of the 30 cases of machine parts you shipped to Sydney on February 18, five were seriously damaged. 我们十分遗憾地通知你方：你方二月十八日装运至悉尼的三十箱机器部件中，有五箱严重损坏。 the sample letter In consideration of (:in view of /considering) the long and friendly relations between us, we refrain( :to hold oneself back from doing sth 抑制，制止，后接from doing) from lodging a claim this time. But we feel it necessary to stress the importance of trustworthy packing for your future deliveries to us. 考虑到我们双方之间长期的友好的关系，这次我们不提出索赔。但是对于你方今后的交货，我们认为有必要强调可靠包装的重要性。 the sample letter As machine parts are susceptible to shock, they must be wrapped in soft materials and firmly packed in seaworthy cases in such a manner that movement inside the cases is impossible. 由于机器部件容易震坏，必须裹以柔软的材料，稳固地包装在纸板盒中，再将这些纸板盒装在经得起风浪的箱子里，使其在箱内无法移动为准。 Language Points be liable to是指人们遇到事情是由于服从权势或因其生活状况，屈服于某种无法控制的力量而引起的后果。 be susceptible to更强调人或事物的本质、特性、素质或性格所有这些可以使事物失去抵抗力或容易遭受某种痛苦。 the sample letter The bright metal parts should be protected from dampness and rust transit by a coating