【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 ffect: e into force。 operate ? . The new pricelist will take effect from (on) the first of next month. ? 12. to the effect: with the general meaning (or information) ? . We have received your message to the effect that shipment is to be held pending your instructions. ? Information has been received here to the effect that prices on your side are showing signs of recovery. ? 13. to the same effect: with the same meaning (or information) ? . We sent a telegram and wrote a letter to the same effect. Part Three: Study of the Words and Expressions ? 14. verify (vt.) testify。 assert or prove to be true 證實，核實 ? . Please recheck the coding and verify it. ? We would ask you to verify this matter with your bank. Part Three: Study of the Words and Expressions ? 15. be subject to sth.: be conditional(ly) upon sth. ? . Our quotations are subject to alteration/change /variation without (previous) notice. ? This order is subject to delivery before 15th November this year. ? We have pleasure in offering you the following, subject to our final confirmation. ? 16. be subjected to: cause to undergo or experience ? . The visiting speaker was subjected to very close questioning. ? The goods will be subjected to breakage if you do not pack them in cartons. Part Three: Study of the Words and Expressions ? 17. book (vt.) a) secure (seat, shipping space, etc.) in advance ? . We have booked shipping space on . “White Cloud”, which is scheduled to arrive in Barcelona on 11 September. ? b) record, write down (orders, etc.) in a book or list ? . As we are fully booked with orders, we regret being unable to satisfy your requirement for this article. ? Please inform us by return whether we may book your order at those adjusted prices. Part Four: Study of the Useful Sentence Patterns ? Our terms of payment are by confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit in our favour, available by draft at sight, reaching us one month ahead of shipment, remaining valid for negotiation in China for another 21 days after the prescribed time of shipment, and allowing transshipment and partial shipments. ? In view of the small amount of this transaction, we are prepared to accept payment by D/P at sight (or at 30 days’ sight) for the value of the goods shipped. ? In pliance with your request, we will make an exception to our rules and accept delivery against D/P at sight, but this should not be regarded as a precedent. Part Four: Study of the Useful Sentence Patterns ? We regret having to inform you that although it is our desire to pave the way for a smooth development of business between us, we cannot accept payment by D/A. ? We regret our inability to make any arrangement contrary to our usual practice, which is payment by confirmed, irrevocable letter of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents and valid for at least 15 days beyond the promised date of shipment. ? We wish to draw your attention to the fact that as a special sign of encouragement, we shall consider accepting payment by D/P during this salespushing stage. We trust this will greatly facilitate your efforts in sales, and we await your favorable reply. Part Four: Study of the Useful Sentence Patterns ? Payment is to be made against sight draft drawn under a confirmed, irrevocable (divisible and transferable) letter of credit without recourse for the full amount of purchase. ? (Much to out regret,) we have not yet received your letter of credit against our Sales Confirmation No. 3246 although it should have reached us by the end of March, as stipulated. ? As you have failed to establish the letter of credit in time, we regret being unable to effect shipment within the stipulated time limit. Part Four: Study of the Useful Sentence Patterns ? As the goods against your Order No. 4567 have been ready for quite some time, it is imperative that you take immediate action to have the covering letter of credit established. ? Please insert the word “about” before the quantity in your L/C No. 123. ? Please amend the credit as allowing transshipment. ? We have received your L/C No. 524, but we find it contains the following discrepancies: … We would therefore request you to instruct your bankers to make the necessary amendment. Part Four: Study of the Useful Sentence Patterns ? Please amend L/C No. 283 to read “This L/C will expire on 28th February, 20…in China. ” ? On examination, we find that the amount of your L/C is insufficient. Please increase the unit price from RMB￥ to RMB￥ and total amount to RMB￥ 36, ? Owing to the late arrival of the steamer on which we have booked space, we would appreciate your extending the shipment date and the validity of your L/C No. 4985 to 31st Jan. and 15th Feb. respectively. Part Five: Reminders for Writing Letters about Payment: ? Enquiries about terms of payment and replies to such enquiries