外贸英语对话(第四版)UNIT 10 Packing and Labeling

They are now quite a headache for us importers. 我们 进口商对此感到很头痛。
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1. bring up

stevedore
n. 装卸工，搬运工


strap
fragile
n. 带，铁皮带
a. 易碎的，脆弱的
jolt
pilferage tamper functions and powers to smooth things out
v. 震动，颠簸
n. 盗窃，偷，扒窃 v. 乱动，瞎弄，干预 职权 解决问题（困难）
n. 罐头（美）
中性包装 可直接做橱窗陈列 引人注意的包装 露天码头
all ready for window display wrapping that catches the eye an open wharf
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解决，弄平

Before going into further discussion, there’s one or two things to be smoothed out.
5. to come across 遇到，偶然碰到 This is a method of payment that we’ve never come across. 6. to get around 说服，促使
UNIT TEN
Packing and Labeling
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blouse
n. 女式衬衫


garment
definite ways
n. 服装，衣服
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rigid
a. 僵硬，严格


neutral
panel
a. 中性的，中立的
n. 板面，商标板面
tin
neutral can(packing)

7. pass on…to
转告，转交

We hope you could pass on the reactions of our end-users to your factory so that further improvements can be brought about.
Please pass on this notice to all the members of the delegation.

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7) If you need help, you can count on me. 8) Fortunately it didn’t cause any damage to the goods.

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1) Your comments on packing has been passed on to our manufacturers for their reference.
提出

You may bring up the matter at the meeting for consideration this afternoon.
2. to stand 经得起，耐得住，忍受

The cartons are strong enough to stand rough handling. 3. on the ground(s) of 以……为理由

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4) You’ll note that our packing has been greatly improved, and as a result, our recent shipments have been found satisfactory by all the buyers. 5) The cigars are packed 5 pieces to a small packet, 20 packets to a carton, 144 cartons to a cardboard container. 6) The green beans can be supplied in bulk or in gunny bags.

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1) We must keep to the principles of doing business on the basis of equality, mutual benefits and exchange of needed goods. 2) We have a proper way of packing for each article. 3) The cartons are made of cardboard. 4) They are strong enough for sea transportation. 5) You’re right. I agree with you there. 6) We all agree to Mr. Lin’s suggestion.

2) About the packing, we’ll contact our manufacturers and call their special attention to your requirements.
3) We have already taken steps to improve our packing and I’m sure our future shipments will give your clients satisfaction.


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7) The oil will be supplied in tins of 20 kilos net, two tins to a crate. 8) Please see to that the packing is suitable for long sea voyage. 9) As you know, a large number of the bed spreads we ordered from you last year were found soiled when they reached us. I hope you will take necessary precautions in packing this consignment.


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10) Please see to that the cases are marked “Fragile” or “Handle With Care”.

9) At last they agreed to the terms of the contract during the business talk yesterday.
10) We can’t do what is beyond our powers. 11) We’ve passed on your suggestions to the comrades concerned.
Words & Expressions

to honor a claim for faulty packing 善而提出的索赔
接受由于包装不 洽谈在商

The negotiations get bogged down on the 标问题上卡住了。 question of labeling. at the outset 从一开始

They would ask for compensation on the grounds of faulty packing.
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4. to smooth out


Do you think you can get around the end-users to accept this price?
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具体方法
polythene
wrapper catch the eye attractive stow
n. 聚乙烯
n. 封套 引人注目 a. 美观，好看，讨人喜欢的 v. 堆放，装入
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