情景会话口袋书人际篇 第599期:还盘(1)
时间：2019-01-21 作者：英语课 分类：情景会话口袋书人际篇
英语课
1. The price you offered is above previous prices.
你方报价高于上次。
还能这样说：
The price you quoted is higher than the previous one.
The price you quoted exceeds 1 the price you quoted last time.
应用解析：
above and beyond 大于，多于，远于；
above oneself 自高自大，自命不凡；情绪不正常，无法控制自己
2. To conclude the business, you need to cut your price at least by 5%, I believe.
我认为要做成这笔交易，您至少要降价5%。
还能这样说：
The business cannot be concluded unless the price is reduced by 5%.
To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 5%.
应用解析：
on business 因公，有事；有明确的目的；
out of business 失业，破产；损坏，受伤
3. We could reduce our price by 5% if you place a substantial 2 order with us.
如果你们订货量大的话，我们可以减价5%。
还能这样说：
If you want for such a big quantity, we can give you a discount of 5%.
If you can make a big order with us, we can discount the price with 5%.
谚语：
A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone.
骨头打狗，狗不叫。
4. Can you cut down the price for me?
你们可以降低价格吗？
还能这样说：
Could you reduce the price for me?
Could you lower the price for me?
应用解析：
cut a fat hog 虚摆架子，虚张声势
超过( exceed的第三人称单数 )； 超越； （在数量和质量等方面）胜过； 越过…的界限
- The demand for fish this month exceeds the supply. 本月的鱼市供不应求。
- The alcoholic strength of brandy far exceeds that of wine. 白兰地的酒精浓度远远超过葡萄酒。
adj.大的，相当可观的，大体上的
- She is preparing a substantial meal against his return.她正在准备一顿丰盛的饭菜为他接风。
- The country bought a substantial number of weapons.这个国家购买了大量武器。
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