Project 3（课件）-《外贸英文函电》同步教学（大连理工大学出版社）

Inquiries Project　3 1 01 2 01 1. To learn about the definition, type, function of letters of inquiries; 2. To master the useful expressions, including words, phrases and sentences for letters of inquiries; 3. To be able to compose a correct and appropriate letter of inquiries; 4. To understand how to ask prices and other information politely in the standard language, and gradually cultivate modest, polite, serious and meticulous professional attitudes. Learning Objectives 3 02 Part 1 Basic Knowledge The Definition and Classifications of“Inquiry” 1. The Definition of“Inquiry” 　　An inquiry is a request for information on goods. When business people intend to import a product, they send out an inquiry to an exporter. It may ask for a quotation or an offer for the goods they wish to buy or simply request some general information regarding these goods. An inquiry can be made by written correspondence, such as a letter, a telegram, a telex, a fax, an email or verbally by talking in person. 译　文 4 译文 基础知识：询盘的定义和分类 1.“询盘”的定义 　　询盘是购买方对商品信息发起的询问。当商人打算进口一种产品时，他们会向出口商发出询盘。他们可能会要求卖方提供预购买商品的报价或报盘，或者只是要求提供有关这些商品的一般信息。询盘可以通过书面函电进行，如信函、电报、电传、传真、电子邮件或口头交谈。 返回 02 Part 1 Basic Knowledge 2. The Classification of“Inquiry” 　　(1) A general inquiry is a letter that is very simple and concise in contents, only including some general information on goods, such as catalogues, samples, price lists, pictures and so on. If an importer just wants to learn about the commodities from an exporter, he/she may make a general request for these goods. 译　文 6 译文 2.“询盘”的分类 (1)一般询盘是一封内容非常简单简洁的信件，只涉及一些关于商品的一般信息，如目录、样品、价格表、图片等。 如果进口商只是想从出口商那里了解商品，他/她可以对这些货物提出一般要求。 返回 02 Part 1 Basic Knowledge 　　(2) A specific inquiry is a letter that is very concrete and complete in contents, including specific information, such as commodity names, specifications, quantities, unit prices, shipment dates, payment terms, sizes, colors and so on. If an importer intends to purchase certain goods from an exporter, he/she may ask t