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外贸英语对话(第5版)
1.3.9.2.4 Examples
Examples

1.run into 遇到,碰上,流入

The annual turnover of this department store runs into millions.

The liner has run into heavy storm weather.

The Yangtze River runs into the East China Sea.2.in reply to 答复

In reply to your letter dated 4th April,we hereby send you our best quotation for tallow.

We have clarified our position in reply to their request.3.occur 发生

Such mishaps do not often occur in normal international trade.

Our manufacturers have promised that it shall not occur again in future.4.look forward to… 期望,期待

We are looking forward to your early and favorable reply.

I have been looking forward to the pleasure of meeting you.

5.get hold of 抓着,得到

I cannot get hold of anyone at the last minute.

As the market on tallow is easy,please try to get hold of any offer possible.

6.be inclined to do 倾向于

He is inclined to reject the offer from the Smith Co.

He suffers from airsickness,so he is strongly inclined to go by train to Guangzhou.