商务英语写作inquiry
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Chapter 3
Inquiries （询盘）
Introduction Sample Letters Exercises Patterns and Substitutions
Definition of an inquiry:
An inquiry is a request for information. In international business the importer may send an inquiry to an exporter, inviting a quotation and or an offer for the goods he wishes to buy or simply asking for some general information about these goods.
inquiry (enquiry) n. 询盘，询价
make (or: send, give, fax) sb. an inquiry for sth. 向某人询购某种商品
We thank you for your inquiry for sunflower seeds. 我们感谢你方有关葵花籽的询盘。
The ladies’ pyjamas you are inquiring for are now out of stock. 你方询价的女士睡衣现已脱销。
We are inquiring about the supply of sugar and coffee. 我方正在询购糖和咖啡和货源。
be interested in… 对（某商品）有兴趣，常用以表 示有意购买某种商品，是打算购买某种商品的初步 表示。
inquire v. 询价，询购，询问
inquire about/for sth. 询购某种商品， 对…询价
Thank you for your letter of September 1 inquiring for 3,000 mts Northeast Rice. 感谢你方九月一日询购三千公吨东北大米的来信。
Generally speaking, inquiries fall into two categories: a
general inquiry and a specific inquiry.
In a General Inquiry (一般询价), the importer may ask only for catalogues, price lists, samples, sample books, or quotations,Baidu Nhomakorabeaetc., in order to get a general idea of the business scope of the exporter. In a Specific Inquiry（具体询价）, the importer points out what products he needs and asks for a quotation or an offer for this item.
The following structure may be referred to in writing an inquiry:
1. State the source of the information and make a self-introduction at the beginning of the letter. 2. State the purpose of writing the letter. For example, the writer may explain to the recipient what he wants, give a description or specification of the goods he requires or express his willingness to enter into business relations with the recipient, etc.. 3. End the letter by expressing the expectation for an early reply.
be interested to do sth. 对做某事感兴趣
They are interested to export Hand-Embroidered Silk Scarf.
他们对出口手绣丝围巾感兴趣。
interest n. 兴趣
We have/take/feel no interest in the terms of payment on D/A basis. 我们不想用承兑交单的付款方式。 interest v. 使…感兴趣
Upon receipt of your specific inquiry, we shall send you our quotations and samples. 一收到你方具体询盘，我方立即给你方寄出我方的报价 及样品。
At present, there are large inquiries for our “Cool” Brand Air Conditioners in our market. 目前，我们市场有大量对我“凉爽”牌空调的询盘。
They have customers who are interested in your six designs of Ornamental Cloth.
他们有客户对你方六种图样的装饰布感兴趣。 我们对进口中国丝绸领带感兴趣。 We are interested in the import of Chinese silk neckties.
The garments on display at the fair were attractive; especially their fashionable styles interested the visitors very much. 交易会上展出的服装很吸引人，特别是时 尚的款式令参观者非常感兴趣。
Inquiries （询盘）
Introduction Sample Letters Exercises Patterns and Substitutions
Definition of an inquiry:
An inquiry is a request for information. In international business the importer may send an inquiry to an exporter, inviting a quotation and or an offer for the goods he wishes to buy or simply asking for some general information about these goods.
inquiry (enquiry) n. 询盘，询价
make (or: send, give, fax) sb. an inquiry for sth. 向某人询购某种商品
We thank you for your inquiry for sunflower seeds. 我们感谢你方有关葵花籽的询盘。
The ladies’ pyjamas you are inquiring for are now out of stock. 你方询价的女士睡衣现已脱销。
We are inquiring about the supply of sugar and coffee. 我方正在询购糖和咖啡和货源。
be interested in… 对（某商品）有兴趣，常用以表 示有意购买某种商品，是打算购买某种商品的初步 表示。
inquire v. 询价，询购，询问
inquire about/for sth. 询购某种商品， 对…询价
Thank you for your letter of September 1 inquiring for 3,000 mts Northeast Rice. 感谢你方九月一日询购三千公吨东北大米的来信。
Generally speaking, inquiries fall into two categories: a
general inquiry and a specific inquiry.
In a General Inquiry (一般询价), the importer may ask only for catalogues, price lists, samples, sample books, or quotations,Baidu Nhomakorabeaetc., in order to get a general idea of the business scope of the exporter. In a Specific Inquiry（具体询价）, the importer points out what products he needs and asks for a quotation or an offer for this item.
The following structure may be referred to in writing an inquiry:
1. State the source of the information and make a self-introduction at the beginning of the letter. 2. State the purpose of writing the letter. For example, the writer may explain to the recipient what he wants, give a description or specification of the goods he requires or express his willingness to enter into business relations with the recipient, etc.. 3. End the letter by expressing the expectation for an early reply.
be interested to do sth. 对做某事感兴趣
They are interested to export Hand-Embroidered Silk Scarf.
他们对出口手绣丝围巾感兴趣。
interest n. 兴趣
We have/take/feel no interest in the terms of payment on D/A basis. 我们不想用承兑交单的付款方式。 interest v. 使…感兴趣
Upon receipt of your specific inquiry, we shall send you our quotations and samples. 一收到你方具体询盘，我方立即给你方寄出我方的报价 及样品。
At present, there are large inquiries for our “Cool” Brand Air Conditioners in our market. 目前，我们市场有大量对我“凉爽”牌空调的询盘。
They have customers who are interested in your six designs of Ornamental Cloth.
他们有客户对你方六种图样的装饰布感兴趣。 我们对进口中国丝绸领带感兴趣。 We are interested in the import of Chinese silk neckties.
The garments on display at the fair were attractive; especially their fashionable styles interested the visitors very much. 交易会上展出的服装很吸引人，特别是时 尚的款式令参观者非常感兴趣。