Unit Three Status Enquiries 外贸英语函电教材.ppt

Unit Three; have or maintain an account with a bank ;Goods against Order No.123 Goods under Contract No.123;s.s =steam ship s.s Liffey to book shipping space Shipping schedule ;relevant relative letter of credit covering;; very pleased We should be grateful thankful if you would do… We shall be very pleased if you will do… We should be most grateful for any information you can obtain for us;assure: to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried [=?reassure] assure somebody that Her doctor has assured us that shell be fine. The document is genuine, I can assure you. assure somebody of something The dealer had assured me of its quality.; kept be treated in strictest (absolute) confidence supplied treat the information as confidential regard something as confidential treat something confidentially keep something confidentially;1.We must advise you to regard their request for credit with caution. 2.This is a case in which caution is necessary. 3.We would advise you to exercise extreme caution in your dealings with this firm.;action (LEGAL PROCESS) ?? noun [C or U]a legal process that is decided in a court of law:She brought an action (for negligence) against the hospital.A criminal action was brought against him.The book was halted in South Africa by a threat of legal action. Sue: to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you: She is suing her husband for (= in order to obtain a) divorce.;An outgoing letter usually contains: 1.the things you want to enquire into (usually credit, financial and business standing) , and give the name and address of the firm. 2.ask for some advice on those things. 3.express your gratitude and promise to treat the information as confidential. ;A letter of reply: 1.supply the information objectively 2.give some advice 3.sta