(51)
A: Our manufacturing costs have gone up too much .
B: You might try one of our cheaper components .
A: Let’s take a look at your price list again .
B: Sure . I’ll bring it in next week .
A:我们的制造成本增加太多了。
B:你试试这种较便宜的组件怎样？
A:我再看一次你们的价目表吧。
B:好哇 ，我下个礼拜带过来。

(52)
A: This is the best material we have to offer .
B: Actually ,I don’t think we need it to be this good .
A: I can let you have this kind cheaper .
B: Let’s do that .
A:这是本公司所供应的最好的原料。
B:说实在的，我并不认为我们用得着这么好的，A:我可以算你便宜一点。
B:那就这么说定吧。

(53)
A: How is the new material working out for you ?
B: Fine .we’re saving a lot of money with it .
A: I’m glad to hear that .
B: It was a good suggestion .thanks .
A:新原料用得如何？
B:不错，节省了不少的钱，
A:听你这么说真高兴。
B:你建议得不错，谢谢。

(54)
A: How many would you like to order ?
B: Is there a minimum order ?
A: No ,we can ship in lots of any size .
B: We’ll try one case of this .
A:您要订多少？
B:有最低订购量的限制吗？
A:没有，任何数量都可以出货。
B:那么，这种的就试一箱吧。

(55)
A: We’re ready to take your order now.
B: We want to try this component as a sample.
A: I can send one for you to try .
B: Yes , please do that .
A:你们现在可以下订单了。
B:这种组件我们想试个样品看看。
A:我们可以寄个给你试用。
B:好，那就麻烦你了。

(56)
A: How many would you like to order ?
B: How do they come packaged ?
A: In cases of 100.
B: We’ll take 500.
A:您要订多少？
B：货是怎样装的呢？
A:一箱装100个。
B:我们要500个。

(57)
A: We need seven of these .
B: They come in cases of five .
A: Then ,send two cases please .
B: Good . thank you for the order .
A:我们要七个这种的。
B:它们是五个一箱。
A:这样的话，就送两箱吧。
B:好的，谢谢你的订货。

(58)
A: We can’t handle an order that small .
B: What is the minimum we would have to order .
A: 300 pieces .
B: I see ,send those ,then .
A:这么少的数量，我们不能接受。
B:那么我们至少得订多少呢。
A:300个
B:哦，那就300个吧。

(59)
A: We have a problem with your order .
B: What is it ?
A: We can’t split open a case to fill your
order .
B: I’ll see if we can take the whole case .
A:你订的货有点问题。
B:什么问题。
A:因为我们不能拆箱来凑足你的订量。
B:那我考虑看看是不是可以买整箱。

(60)
A: Do you offer any quantity discounts ?
B: No, we don’t.
A: Then give us three cases of this .
A:大量购买有折扣吗？
B:不，没有。
A:那么这种的就买三箱好了。

(61)
A: You could save a lot if you would order
a little more .
B: How could we do that ?
A: We offer a discount for large orders .
B: Let me take another look at our requirements .
A:如果你单子下得多一点，可以省不少的钱。
B:怎么说呢？
A:我们对大量订购有打折。
B:那我们看看我们的需要量有多少。

(62)
A: Your prices seem a little high .
B: We could make them lower for you .
A: How ?
B: If you order in large lots , we’ll reduce the price .
A:你们的价钱高了一些。
B:我们可以算你便宜一点。
A:怎么做呢？
B:如果你大量订购，我们可以降价。

(63)
A: We can offer a 10% discount for orders over 10000 pieces.
B: I’m not sure we can use that many .
A: It would represent quite a savings .
B: Ok, I’ll see what I can do .
A:订购一万个以上，我们可以打九折。
B:我怕我们用不了那么多。
A:这省下的可是一笔不少的钱哩。
B:好吧，我考虑考虑吧。

(64)
A: Why are there three prices quoted for this part ?
B: They represent the prices for different quantities.
A: I see .
B: The more you order , the more you will save .
A:这种零件为什么有三种不同的报价？
B:那表示不同的量有不同的价钱。
A:原来如此。
B:订购愈多，省的钱愈多。

(65)
A: Is this your standard price ?
B: Yes ,it is .
A: It seems too high to me
B: We can negotiate the unit price for large orders .
A:这是你们的基本准价吗？
B:是的
A:好像贵了一点。
B:如果大量订购，单价可以再谈。

(66)
A: I’m calling about mistake on our last invoice .
B: What was it ?
A: We should have been given the large quantity price .
B: Yes ,that is absolutely right .
A:我打电话来，是因为上回的发票有错。
B:怎么啦。
A:你应该开大宗折扣价才是。
B:啊，对的，是应该这样。

(67)
A: Doesn’t the quantity discount apply on this order ?
B: No ,I’m sorry ,but it doesn’t.
A: Why not?
B: Because these items are from different shipments.
A:这次下的单子没有大宗折扣吗？
B:抱歉，没有。
A:为什么没有？
B:因为这几项品目不属同一批货。

(68)
A: We can make the price lower if you would order a bit more .
B: How much more ?
A: Just three more cases .
B: I think we can do that .
A:如果你单子下多一点，我们可以减价。
B:还要多下多少？
A:只要再三箱就可以了。
B:那我想没问题。

(69)
A: I have the quotations you asked for .
B: Good ,we’ve been looking for them .
A: I’ll leave them for you to look over .
B: I’ll give you a call when we are ready to talk about them .
A:你要的报价已经做好了。
B:好啊 ，我们一直等着看呢。
A:我会留下来给你慢慢的看。
B:等我们准备好可以谈的时候，我会打电话给你。

(70)
A: Were you able to quote on all the items we need ?
B: No, not all of them .
A: Oh ?why not ?
B: We aren’t able to supply the third ad fifth items .
A:我们需要的每个项目你都能报价吗。
B:不，没办法全部。
A:哦，为什么？
B:第三及第五项目，我们没有货供应。

(71)
A: Here are the quotations that you asked for .
B: How do they compare to last year’s ?
A: The price increases haven’t been too bad at all .
B: That’s good to hear .let’s take a look at your prices .
A:这是你的报的价。
B:与去年的相比怎么样。
A:没有涨太多。
B:那好，我们来看看你的报价吧。

(72)
A: I have a question about this quotation you submitted .
B: What is it ?
A: The third item has been omitted .
B: Oh ,yes .we don’t carry that item anymore .
A:你提出的报价我有问题。
B:什么呢？
A:第三项目漏掉了。
B:哦，是的，那一项目我们不再卖了。

(73)
A: What is the deadline for submitting the quotation ?
B: We need it in our office by next Monday .
A: I think we’ll able to make that .
B: Good .we can’t extend the deadline .
A:报价截止日是哪一天？
B:下星期一以前要送到我们公司。
A:我想没问题。
B:那好，我们可不能延期的。

(74)
A: We’d like a chance to bid on this business.
B: We’ll be taking quotations next month .
A: Will you let us have the specifications ?
B: Sure ,just drop in my office some time and pick them up .
A:我们希望能有机会投标这笔生意。
B:我们将在下个月接受报价。
A:规格说明书可以给我们吗。
B:没问题，什么时候到我办公室来拿都可以。

(75)
A: Can you tell me why our bid was not accepted?
B: I think you were a little too high on some of the items .
A: On which ones ?
B: You’re perfectly welcome to inspect the winning bid .
A:请告诉我为什么我们没有得标好吗？
B:我想你们有几个项目的价格高了一点。
A:哪几个品目呢，
B:我们很欢迎你来查阅得标者。

(76)
A: Was our bid accepted ?
B: No ,I ’m sorry .it wasn’t .
A: Can you tell me why ?
B: Sorry ,but I’m not at liberty to reveal that information.
A:我们得标了吗？
B:抱歉，没有。
A:能告诉我什么原因吗？
B:对不起，我示能随意泄露情报。

(77)
A: Congratulations ! your bid has won .
B: I’m glad to hear that .
A: When can you come around to discuss some details with us ?
B: I’ll be there next Monday at noon .
A:恭喜！你得标了。
B:真是好消息，
A:什么时候可以过来和我们讨论细节呢？
B:下个星期一中午吧。

(78)
A: What is your best price on this item ?
B: $24.95 per hundred pieces
A: That will be fine with us .
B: Fine . I’ll start the paperwork for your order right away .
A:此一品目的最低价是多少？
B:一百个美金二十四块九毛五。
A:这价钱还可以。
B:好啊，那我立刻就为你们的订单作准备了。

(79)
A: Can we expect the same price as last time ?
B: Oh ,yes ,no problem about that.
A: Good ,we’ll be ordering in just a few days.
A:价钱能够和上次的一样吗？
B:哦，可以。没问题的。
A:很好，两三天内我们就会下订单。

(80)
A: This price is quite a bit higher than it was last time .
B: We’re sorry ,but we ’ve had a slight price increase here .
A: Slight ?I wouldn’t call this slight .
B: We’ve had to increase our prices on this item by just 8%.
A:这次的价格比上次要贵了一些。
B:真抱歉，不过我们出只涨了一点点而已。
A:一点点？这叫一点点？！
B:这一种我们不得已也只加了8%而已。

(81)
A: We think the price in item number five is too high .
B: That’s about the best we can do on that .
A: We’ll have to talk it over some more .
B: Let’s see if we can work it out to your satisfaction .
A:第五项我们认为价钱太高了。
B:那差不多是我们所能开出的最低价了。
A:这个我们还得再谈一谈。
B:我来看看是否有什么办法能让你满意。

(82)
A: I’m sorry ,but we have a problem here .
B: What is it ?
A: We can’t handle these price increase of yours .
B: Let’s talk about it some more .
A:对不起，我们有困难。
B:什么困难。
A:我们没办法接受你们提高价钱。
B:我们再谈吧。

(83)
A: Are these new prices acceptable ,then?
B: I’ll have to check with my boss.
A: I’m sure you’ll find that we are very competitive now .
B: I’ll let you know as soon as I get an answer .
A:那么，这些新价格可以接受吧？
B:我得和老板先谈谈。
A:我敢说你们一定会发现，我们现在的价钱是不怕别人竞争的。
B:我一有消息就立刻通知你。

(84)
A: I don’t think we’ll be able to pay these price.
B: We may be able to work out a better deal for you .
A: Such as ?
B: We can give you a discount if you order for immediate shipment .
A:这种价钱我们恐怕没办法接受。
B:我们也许可以想出一个对你有利的办法。
A:譬如说什么？
B:如果你的订单是马上出货的话，我们可以打折。

(85)
A: We’re not going to be able to get together on price .
B: Why not ?
A: Your bid is much higher than your competitor’s .
B: I’ll check back with by head office for you .
A:在价格上我们的看法似乎无法一致。
B:怎么会呢？
A:你们的价钱比起其他公司高出太多了。
B:这个我回头会跟总公司查核一下。

(86)
A: I’ve got good news .
B: What is it ?
A: The head office agreed to the lower price you asked for .
B: Good .now we can go ahead and write up the order .
A:我有好消息告诉你。
B:什么好消息？
A:总公司已同意你要求的较低价格。
B:好极了，现在我们可以准备下单了。

(87)
A: What are your discount terms ?
B: We give a 2% discount for cash .
A: Is that all ?
B: Yes ,that is the best we can do .
A:折扣的条件是什么？
B:付现的话折扣2%。
A:只能这样吗？
B:是的，这是我们的最低价了。

(88)
A: What are your discount terms ?
B: 2-10-net-30 .
A: Let ’s see ,that means a 2% discount if paid within ten days .
B: Yes , and full payment is due within 30 days.
A:你们的折扣条件如何？
B:2-10-net -30
A:哦。那是说如果10天内付款，有2%的折扣。
B:是的，如果在30天骨付款就没有折扣。

(89)
A: I’m glad that you could see me today .
B: Yes ,we only have one more item to take care of .
A: That’s right .we have to work out the final price .
B: It’s time to get down to business now . A:真高兴你今天能来。
B:是啊，要谈的只剩下一项而已了。
A:是的，我们得把最后的价格敲定。
B:是进入正题的时候啦。

(90)
A: We’re Ready To Place Our Order .
B: Glad to hear that .
A: Can I give it to you now ?
B: I’m all ears .
A:我们准备好下订单了。
B:太好了
A:现在就下给你，可以吗？
B:洗耳恭听。