Words & Expressions

concession n.让步

deal n.交易

proposal n.建议

literally ad.按字面意思地

definitely ad.肯定地

reasonable a.公道的（价格）

execution n.贯彻，落实，执行

enforcement n.执行

strategic move 战略举措

specifically ad.具体的

euro n.欧元

Marseilles n.马赛（法国东南部一港埠）

current a.通用的，现行的

per （metric ton） prep.每，（每公吨）

chemical fertilizer 化肥

expand v.发展，扩大

counter-offer n.还价，还盘

entertain v.准备考虑

amount n.数量

rough a.大概的

token n.象征

ammonium sulphate 硫酸氨

forerunner n.前兆

rock bottom price 最低价格

in that respect 在这方面

might as well call the whole deal off 还不如索性放弃这一整笔交易

have a way of talking me into it 有办法说服我

considering the quality 考虑到质量

We’ve been holding it for you. 我们一直为你留着这批货。

have stood the competition well 经得起竞争

The very fact that other clients keep on buying speaks for itself.其他客户继续购买这一事实本身说明了问题。

It’s impossible for us to entertain your counter-offer.我们不可能接受（考虑）你方的还价。

Our counter-offer is well founded.我们的还价是很合理的。

provided you take the quantity we offer 条件是你方接受我们提出的数量

in line with the world market 和世界市场价格一致

pull the business through 达成交易

as a token of friendship 作为友谊的表示