《商务英语翻译》常用词汇.ppt

一、一词多义与翻译 Provided you fulfill the terms of the credit, we will accept and pay at maturity date. Regarding our outstanding account US $6,000, we must request you to send us immediately your check in settlement. 二、词义的确定 1、根据语境确定词义 He gave his house as a security. Treasury securities are revalued daily. We are sorry to say we had to lodge a claim against you to cover our loss and hope you will take action immediately. This is the balance to cover the check. 2、根据专业确定词义 They give 10% discount for cash payment.(国际贸易) The exporter may take the accepted bill to a discount bank before the maturity if he is in urgent need of the amount of money.（银行金融） If the forward exchange rate is higher than the spot rate, we call it forward premium, and if it is lower, we call it forward discount.（金融外汇） 3、根据搭配关系确定词义 The above quoted are the articles in great demand, which have won a high reputation in various markets. The articles in this agreement must not be modified and ended without the agreement by the both parties. The dollar remains strong against several important currencies. Canada is the biggest U.S. trading partner, accounting for more than 20% of both exports and imports, and the Canadian dollar is at all time low against the U.S. dollar. 三、商务英语词汇的专业性 1、普通词汇，特殊意义 In order to market our new product, we have printed fine literature. However, the tariff should not be greater in amount than the margin of price caused by dumping. When Peter Welch, president of Cussons Polska and Uroda SA, arrived at Cusson’s newly acquired factory in Poland in 1993, he discovered that the concept of teamwork didn’t exist. 2、半专业词汇 This bill of exchange shall be accepted first and then can be honored by the acceptor. If all the terms and conditions in the credit are not complied with, the exporter may run the risk of his draft being dishonored by the bank. 3、专业词汇