商务英语函电unite 3.ppt

Unit 3Status Enquiry * Unit 3 Status Enquiry 资信调查 Brief Introduction It is always important to get the necessary information about the firm with whom you are about to deal concerning their reputation, financial status and business mode before the conclusion of a trasaction, especially one that requires a large sum of money. Letters to request such information are know as status enquiries To obtain the information, you may apply to: Banks Chambers of Commerce(商会) Commercial Counselor’s Office(商务参赞处) Business associates(生意伙伴) 5. Enquiry agencies(咨询机构) In general, the information obtained from a bank is most reliable. However, a bank will not give information directly to an unknown firm, so the firm has to make enquiries through their own bank. Enquiries and Replies 询盘与回复 Business Letters I. Request for a bank reference (向银行咨询) Private and Confidential(机密并亲启) Dear Sirs, We have received a letter from Global Trading Co. , Ltd.(全球贸易有限公司) In London, enquiring for our silk blouses(丝绸女衬衫). As we are not acquainted with them (与他们不熟悉), we should like you to enquire(调查) into the financial and credit standing(财务和信贷的情况) of the above-mentioned company(上述公司的信用情况) on our behaf(代表我们), especially because they have asked us for a standing credit(长期信用) to the amoun of GBP(Great Britain Pound) 24,000. Their reference(证明人) is the Barminster Bank Ltd. In London. We shall be grateful for your assistance(帮助) in this respect(在这方面) and can assure you(向你保证) that any information you may give us will be treated in absolute confidence(将绝对保密). Your early reply is awaited. Yours faithfully, X x x Notes Standing n. 身份， 地位 （同义）position； financial standing 财务状况，资信情况 （同义）credit standing, financial and credit standing In case you need more information about our business standing, we shall be glad to answer at any time. 若需了解有关我们业务的更多情况，我们随时乐于回答。