Terms of Payment 外贸英语函电教材.ppt

Unit Ten; provide for something/somebody 1. formal if a law, rule, or plan provides for something, it states that something will be done and makes it possible for it to be done: The new constitution provides for a 650-seat legislature. 2. to give someone the things they need to live, such as money, food etc: Without work, how can I provide for my children? synonym: stipulate for;commit say you will do something [intransitive and transitive] to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something commit somebody to doing something He has clearly committed his government to continuing down the path of economic reform. commit somebody to something Meeting them doesnt commit us to anything. commit yourself Id committed myself and there was no turning back. commit yourself to (doing) something The banks have committed themselves to boosting profits by slashing costs.;[countable] formal a promise to do something: Both organizations gave an undertaking to curb violence among their members. ;1.confirm: to make valid or binding by a formal or legal act; ratify. 2.express: clear and definite express agreement/consent/authority etc He is not to leave without my express permission. 3.consent: permission to do something Her parents gave their consent to the marriage ;an exception to something make an exception to our practice and do… As an exceptional case, we’ll… As an exception, we’ll Exceptionally, we’ll…;precedent: [ ‘presid?nt ]? president: [ ‘prezid?nt ]? ? not to be taken as a precedent; on the contrary/quite the contrary: He is not poor, on the contrary, he is a millionaire.? to the contrary : I will go on with my work unless I get the order to the contrary.? contrary to : What you have done is contrary to the doctors orders ;in accordance with in conformity with in compliance with comply with conform to observe abide by;1.set forth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way in writing or in a speech [=?set o