unit7世纪英商务英语综合专业篇II第五版.pptVIP

Text B Complete the following chart according to the text, and match the indirect intermediaries with their corresponding explanations. 3. Group Work Demand-driven and transaction-oriented Often have a substantial discount from the exporter Communicate sales messages with the potential buyers Buy and resell the products Agent Foreign distributor Direct exporting Foreign retailer Direct sales to end users Import Direct importing Indirect importing Real Life Practice 　　 John and Mary are discussing and exchanging their knowledge on the models of import and export, meanwhile they have different opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of models. Make a dialogue with the information provided below and what you have learnt from this unit. Translation Skills 商务合同的语言特点 　　商务合同具有法律约束力，一经签订，双方必须按照合同执行，任何一方如不履行合同义务，对方可诉诸法律或通过仲裁解决。因此，翻译商务合同时对句子结构和措辞要求十分严格，切忌模糊不清和产生歧义。 一、商务合同的词汇特点 　　1. 使用古体语 　　英文合同包含大量的古体词汇，主要原因是为了避免重复且反映法律文件的严谨性，反映法律文句的正规、严肃和权威性。这类词汇主要由here, there 及where 加上after, by, in, of, on, to, under, upon, with等构成。 　　例如：The undersigned hereby certify that the goods to be supplied are made in the USA. 　　下列签署人特此保证所供应之货物在美国国内制造。 Translation Skills 　　 2. 使用合同术语 　　合同英语是各种英语语体中规范程度最高的一种“庄重文体”。其用词通常采用正式的、意义明确且不含歧义的术语，以免引起误解和纠纷。 　　例如：The Employer shall render correct technical guidance to the personnel. 　　雇主应该对有关人员给予正确的指导。 　　3. 使用名词化结构 　　商务合同中常使用抽象名词来替代其动词形式，因此，商务合同中名词化风格非常明显。 　　例如：Your first priority to the consideration of the above request and early favorable reply will be highly appreciated. 若贵方优先考虑上述要求并早日给予有利回复，我方将十分感激。 Translation Skills 二、商务合同的句子特点 　　1. 多使用长句、陈述句 　　商务合同作为法律文书，多采用长句、陈述句，少用疑问句、省略句。 　　例如：The formation of this Contract, its validity, interpretation, execution and settlement of the disputes, shall be governed by the related laws of the People’s Republic of China. 　　本合同的订立、效力、解释、履行和争议的解决均受中华人民共和国法律的管辖。 　　2. 多使用条件句 　　例如：If the third party accuses the Party B of infringement, Party B shall take up the matter… 如果第三方指控乙方侵权，乙方应负责…… Translation Skills 　　3. 多使用定语、状