终于签合同了(一)
分类: 外贸英语
来来往往几轮谈判,终于达成一致、可以签订合同了,但也可能其中一方会再提出修改。比如下面的对话:
(1)
A: Is the contract all right now?
合同现在这样可以了吧?
B: I think we need to discuss the fifth clause.
我想第5条需要讨论一下。
A: Would you like to do that now?
你要现在就讨论吗?
B: Now is as good a time as any.
就现在好了。
(2)
A: We can’t sign the contract yet.
我们还不能在合同上签字。
B: Why not?
为什么不能?
A: There are some changes the still have to be made.
有些地方还得修订。
B: Just let us know when you are ready.
那么,准备好了就请通知我们。
(3)
A: We need to make some changes in this contract.
这份合同有几个地方需要修改。
B: Can we do it right now?
现在来修改可以吗?
A: No, I need to talk to the home office.
不,我得先跟总公司谈谈。
B: Fine. Let’s get together again next week.
好吧,那就下周再见了。